Description
A deliciously spicy grilled cheese sandwich featuring multiple sharp cheeses, jalapeño cream cheese, and a sweet chili fig spread, all grilled to golden perfection for a gooey, spicy-sweet flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spreads
- 2 slices como or sourdough bread
- 1–2 ounces jalapeño cream cheese (depending on slice size)
- 1–2 ounces chili fig spread (depending on slice size)
Cheeses
- 2 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 slices sharp orange cheddar cheese
- 2 slices pepper jack cheese
- 2 slices hatch chili gouda or similar cheese
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for spreading and cooking
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
Instructions
- Butter the Bread: Spread about one tablespoon of unsalted butter on one side of each slice of bread, ensuring an even coating to help create a golden, crispy crust when grilled.
- Apply Cream Cheese: On the side of each bread slice opposite the buttered side, spread a layer of jalapeño cream cheese evenly. This adds a spicy and creamy base flavor.
- Assemble the Sandwich: On one slice, layer the sharp white cheddar, sharp orange cheddar, pepper jack, and hatch chili gouda cheeses evenly. Add the thinly sliced, seeded jalapeño on top of the cheese layers for extra heat. On the other slice, spread the chili fig spread evenly. Place the slice with the chili fig spread butter-side up on top of the cheese layered slice, creating a sandwich with butter on the outer sides.
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the remaining butter and let it melt, coating the pan to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Grill the Sandwich: Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, until the bread is browned and the cheese starts to melt. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the second side of bread is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the sandwich from heat, slice it in half diagonally or vertically as preferred, and serve immediately while hot and gooey.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño cream cheese and chili fig spread based on bread size and spice preference.
- Seed the jalapeño to reduce heat, or leave seeds in if you prefer more spice.
- Use a medium-low heat to ensure thorough melting of cheeses without burning the bread.
- Try different types of bread such as sourdough or ciabatta for texture variations.
- For a vegetarian option, all ingredients are suitable as no meat is used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling on skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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