Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled (Printable)

Sourdough with honey-chipotle butter and sharp cheddar grilled to golden, spicy-sweet perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Honey Chipotle Butter

01 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 tablespoon honey
03 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced
04 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sandwiches

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 150 grams)
08 - Honey chipotle butter (as prepared above)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and salt; blend until smooth.
02 - Spread the honey chipotle butter generously on one side of each sourdough slice.
03 - Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a work surface and evenly distribute grated cheddar over each; top with remaining slices, buttered side up.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat; cook sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese has melted.
05 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey-chipotle butter hits that sweet-and-spicy note that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes, making it perfect for when you want something fancy without the fuss.
  • Sharp cheddar paired with sourdough gives you that satisfying cheese pull and toasty crust you didn't know you needed.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting step—I learned this the hard way by cutting too soon and watching all that melted cheese slide onto the plate like it was trying to escape.
  • Mincing the chipotle finely matters more than you'd think, because if you leave chunks, you'll get sharp bites of intense heat instead of an even, integrated spice throughout.
03 -
  • Butter the outside of the bread, not the skillet—this gives you infinitely more control and prevents it from burning into the pan.
  • If your butter is too cold, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before you start; it needs to be genuinely soft so it incorporates smoothly with the honey and chipotle.
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