Spicy Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 3-4 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.

# Expert Advice:

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The pickled jalapeños add this incredible tangy heat that cuts through all that rich, melty cheese in the most perfect way
It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy diner
You can easily dial the heat up or down depending on your mood

02 -

Medium heat is perfect, high heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
Draining the jalapeños well prevents soggy bread, which I learned the mushy way
Letting the sandwiches rest makes all the difference between a messy situation and a clean slice

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