Honey Chipotle Butter Sandwich (Print Version)

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

# What You'll 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
08 - Honey chipotle butter (prepared above)

# Directions:

01 - Combine softened butter, honey, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and well blended.
02 - Spread the honey chipotle butter generously on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
03 - Place two slices buttered side down. Distribute grated cheddar evenly over each slice and cover 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 brown and cheese fully melts.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey cuts through the heat of the chipotle with perfect balance, so your mouth never gets overwhelmed.
  • It's ready in under 20 minutes, making it emergency comfort food when you need it most.
  • That spicy-sweet butter melts into every corner of the bread, turning a simple sandwich into something unforgettable.
02 -
  • Don't skip mincing the chipotle finely; a chunky piece will explode flavor in one bite and leave other bites bland.
  • Medium heat is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way with a blackened sandwich and melted-but-not-golden disappointment.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently as it cooks—firm enough to encourage cheese melting, light enough not to squeeze all the butter out of the bread.
  • Let your butter soften at room temperature for 10 minutes before mixing; cold butter won't blend smoothly and you'll end up with grainy pockets instead of silky spread.
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