Cheddar Jalapeño Grilled Cheese

A gooey cheddar and pickled jalapeño sandwich grilled to golden perfection with buttery, crispy bread on the outside and melted cheese within.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 slices thick-cut country bread or sourdough

02 - 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

03 - 0.25 cup pickled jalapeño slices, drained

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

01 - Lay out bread slices on a clean surface. Spread butter evenly on one side of each slice.

02 - Flip slices over. On two slices with unbuttered side facing up, evenly distribute grated cheddar cheese.

03 - Scatter pickled jalapeño slices over the cheese layer.

04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.

05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

06 - Place sandwiches in skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.

07 - Remove from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

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It takes barely any time but tastes like you planned something special.
The pickled jalapeños add just enough kick without overwhelming the creamy cheddar.
You probably already have everything you need in your kitchen right now.

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If your heat is too high, the bread will burn before the cheese melts, so keep it medium-low and trust the process.
Softening the butter first makes spreading so much easier and prevents the bread from tearing under pressure.

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Cover the skillet with a lid for the first minute or two to help the cheese melt faster without cranking up the heat.
If you're making more than two sandwiches, keep the finished ones warm in a low oven while you cook the rest.