Jalapeno and cheese bread. Butter. Cheddar. Spring onions. That is the ingredient list for this grilled cheese. Six slices of the bread, buttered on the outside, filled with grated mature cheddar and sliced spring onions. Griddled until golden on both sides and the cheese pulls.
The spice is already in the bread. The spring onions add a fresh sharpness between the melted cheddar layers. No sauce, no extras, no complications. The pan was empty in about ten minutes flat.
Tips for Making Spicy Grilled Cheese
Use mature cheddar
Mature cheddar has a sharper flavour than mild. It stands up to the spice in the jalapeno bread. Grate it rather than slice for faster, more even melting.
One heaped cup of grated cheese for three sandwiches. That is about 45 grams of cheese per sandwich.
Cook on medium heat
Butter the outside of each slice. Medium heat in a non-stick pan. Three to four minutes per side.
Press lightly with a spatula. The cheese needs time to melt before the bread gets too dark.
Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes 2-3 sandwiches
Description
A quick and easy grilled cheese sandwich with a spicy twist, featuring jalapeno and cheese bread, mature cheddar, and spring onions.
Ingredients
- 225 g/6 slices Jalapeno and Cheese Bread
- 45 g/3 tbsp butter (softened)
- 135 g/1 heaped cup Mature Cheddar (grated)
- 30 g/3 Spring Onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Butter each slice of bread on one side. Buttered side will be the outside of the sandwich.
- Place half of the grated cheddar on the unbuttered side of three slices of bread.
- Sprinkle sliced spring onions over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining cheese and close the sandwiches with the other slices of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and grill the sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and the cheese has melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy your spicy grilled cheese sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find jalapeno and cheese bread?
Many bakeries and grocery stores carry it. Look for it in the artisan bread section. If unavailable, use sourdough and add sliced jalapenos inside the sandwich.
Can I add meat?
Crispy bacon or sliced ham both work. Keep it thin. The sandwich is already substantial with the cheese and bread.
Can I use a different cheese?
Gruyere, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack all melt well. Pepper jack doubles down on the spice.
