Description
This Grown-Up Grilled Cheese takes your childhood favorite to the next level. Using sharp cheddar and muenster or Monterey jack cheese, combined with fresh herbs and a spicy kick from Calabrian chili peppers, this sandwich is the perfect mix of cheesy, herby, and spicy flavors. A delicious twist on a classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 oz muenster or Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped Calabrian chili peppers, plus more to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more if needed
Instructions
- Add the shredded cheeses, basil, parsley, and green onions to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Toss everything together until the herbs and cheese are evenly combined.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the chopped Calabrian chili peppers on the inside of each slice of sourdough bread. On one slice, top with half of the cheese and herb mixture, then place the second slice of bread (chili pepper side down) on top. Repeat the process to make the second sandwich.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the unsalted butter.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, pressing them slightly to ensure a golden-brown, crispy crust. Flip the sandwiches and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes until both sides are golden and the cheese is fully melted. If the bread browns too quickly, lower the heat to avoid dark or burnt spots.
- Once the sandwiches are golden and the cheese is melted, remove them from the pan. Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Calabrian chili peppers based on your spice preference.
- If you don’t have Calabrian chili peppers, you can substitute with another type of pickled chili or fresh chili for a different level of heat.
- If the bread browns too quickly, lower the heat to ensure the cheese melts fully without burning the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg