Jalapeño Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy sourdough bread with melted pepper jack cheese and spicy pickled jalapeños. Ready in 18 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 slices pepper jack cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices, drained and chopped

→ Optional Additions

05 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

# How-To Steps:

01 - Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
02 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
03 - Layer each with 2 slices of pepper jack cheese.
04 - Sprinkle the chopped pickled jalapeños evenly over the cheese. For extra creaminess, spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on the unbuttered side of the top bread slices.
05 - Top each with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
08 - Remove from the skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of gooey pepper jack cheese and spicy pickled jalapeños.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 18 minutes.
  • A satisfying, vegetarian-friendly twist on a classic American favorite.
02 -
  • Press the sandwiches gently while cooking in the skillet to ensure even browning and to help the cheese melt properly.
  • Allow the sandwich to rest for one minute after removing it from the skillet to make slicing easier and keep the cheese from oozing out too quickly.
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