The Ultimate Spicy Grilled Cheese
Crank up your comfort food game with The Ultimate Spicy Grilled Cheese—a bold and fiery twist on a classic favorite! Perfectly crisp slices of sourdough bread are slathered with a spiced butter infused with sriracha, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder, then layered with sharp Cheddar, creamy Pepper Jack, and fresh jalapeño slices for a zesty kick. Optional pickled jalapeños add an extra layer of tangy heat for spice lovers. This quick and easy recipe delivers golden, melty perfection in just 20 minutes, making it the ideal indulgence for lunch, dinner, or a midnight craving. Whether paired with tomato soup or enjoyed on its own, this grilled cheese promises a mouthwatering explosion of flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons Pickled jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Thinly slice the fresh jalapeño pepper into rounds and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and sriracha sauce until well combined.
Spread the spiced butter mixture evenly on one side of each slice of bread.
Place two slices of bread, butter side down, onto the preheated skillet.
Add two slices of Cheddar cheese and two slices of Pepper Jack cheese on top of each bread slice in the skillet.
Layer fresh jalapeño slices evenly over the cheese. Add pickled jalapeños if desired for extra spice.
Top with the remaining slices of bread, butter side up.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown and crispy. Press gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt.
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Ultimate Spicy Grilled Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.5 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.1 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 2945 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 68.9 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1298 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 545 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
