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    Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Published: Apr 13, 2018 by Vaishali · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

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    Yesterday was National Grilled Cheese Day. If all was straight and clear in my world, this post should have been planned, written and executed at least a day or two ago. But that’s not how my life rolls..ha! Do any of you all have that kind of perfect, planned life? Where lists are made, then followed and checked off? Does not happen here!

    Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Dr. A loves himself some grilled cheese. What is there not to love? Two slices of bread, slathered in butter, with slices of gooey cheese melted to perfection. That is where all of this grilled cheese business started for us. However, as we were “growing up” we graduated to more “gourmet” grilled cheeses. The breads changed, the quality of cheese got better, and some fillings were added. Now we have numerable different grilled cheese involving permutations and combinations of these three entities.
    The grilled cheese "recipe” that I am sharing toady is one of those. The recipe is simple and comes together quickly. As I have mentioned a few times before (like in this recipe and in this), in simpler recipes, the quality of ingredients plays a very important role. So choose wisely.

    Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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    I would use a heartier and somewhat crusty bread for this sandwich, unlike the more traditional white bread. The contrast between the buttered, crusty bread is a great contrast with the gooey cheese inside. Layers of spiciness come from jalapeno cream cheese, pickled jalapenos and pepperjack cheese.

    Sicy Grilled Cheese sandwich

    Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    Vaishali
    Layers of gooey spiciness with a crunch of red onions between two slices of crusty bread slathered with butter and toasted or grilled. Heaven!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    2 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 slices of whole wheat or other crusty bread I used honey oat wheat
    • 1 teaspoon jalapeno cream cheese
    • 1 teaspoon butter at room temperature
    • 2 slices pepper jack cheese
    • Pickled jalapeno slices to taste
    • Red onion thinly sliced to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Set a heavy bottomed skillet or grill pan on medium high heat. While the pan is heating, lay the slices of bread on a board and spread each one lightly with butter. Flip the slices and spread each one with the jalapeno cream cheese.
    • Lay the slices of pepper jack cheese over the cream cheese. You might have to tear down the cheese slices, depending on the size and shape of your bread slice. The idea is to completely cover the surface of the bread with pepper jack cheese. Lay as many slices of pickled jalapenos and red onions as you like. I try to distribute them evenly so that you get some in every bite. Cover with the other slice of pepper jack, followed by the other slice of bread, cream cheese side down.
    • When the skillet is hot, lower the heat to low and cook the sandwich for 2 to 3 minutes each side, checking in between to check until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. After the first flip at 2 minute mark, I strongly recommend covering the sandwich with a dome or the pan with a lid, This helps in melting the cheese nicely. Turn the heat off and allow the sandwich to cool for a minute. Cut in half and serve warm.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Sicy Grilled Cheese sandwich

    national grilled cheese day or not, I hope you will give this recipe a try.

    Love- Vaishali.

    P.S - you should come see us at our Facebook page. We are having so much fun there. Go to the link here - The Kitchen Docs on Facebook and "like" the page..:)

    Tools used:

    Cast iron pan (I use this one)

    Knife and chopping board

    Measuring spoons (Cuisinart )

    Spatula (this kind)

     

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    Comments

    1. Raychal Asuras

      February 28, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Wow this sounds & looks delicious!

      Reply
    2. Krish

      July 29, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      4 stars
      Looks yummy...worth trying..

      Reply
    3. Elizabeth

      May 21, 2018 at 6:20 am

      5 stars
      Mmm what a gorgeous grilled cheese idea! i love pepper jack cheese - this sounds heavenly!

      Reply
    4. Heather

      May 19, 2018 at 10:41 am

      I bet the combination of the cheese and spice is amazing.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        May 20, 2018 at 11:50 am

        It is Heather. We love it..:)

        Reply
    5. Phoebe

      May 18, 2018 at 5:03 pm

      SOunds so spicy..lol I think I'm ok with the pepperjack but not with onion and jalapeno but your pictures make it look appealing!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        May 20, 2018 at 11:50 am

        Phoebe - I agree - this grilled cheese is layered with spicy elements. For sure skip one or two if you desire..:)

        Reply
    6. Casey

      May 18, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving the use of jalapenos! I make a jalapeno popper grilled cheese, but I cannot wait to try this one!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        May 18, 2018 at 4:06 pm

        Thanks Casey. jalapeno popper grilled cheese sounds good..what do you add to make it pop/crunch?

        Reply
    7. Bethenewyou4you

      May 18, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      Really it's mouth watering!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        May 18, 2018 at 4:06 pm

        Thanks a lot. I looked at the pictures just now and think that I might have to fix one fr myself too..ugh..:P

        Reply
    8. Anna

      May 18, 2018 at 11:44 am

      I love spicy food, so these toasts are perfect for me:)

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        May 18, 2018 at 11:49 am

        Thanks Anna. Some spice here and there never hurt anyone..:P

        Reply
    9. Cassie

      May 18, 2018 at 6:04 am

      This sounds amazing! I know what I’m making this weekend

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        May 18, 2018 at 9:43 am

        Thanks Cassie. Please let me know if you try it..:)

        Reply
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