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Honey Sriracha Grilled Cheese Recipe

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This Honey Sriracha Grilled Cheese recipe combines the creamy richness of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses with a spicy-sweet honey sriracha sauce. Grilled in a skillet to golden perfection, these sandwiches offer a perfect balance of heat and sweetness with a crispy, buttery exterior.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

Cheese

  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, adjusted to taste

Butter

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Prepare Honey-Sriracha Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons honey and 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, mixing thoroughly. Adjust the sriracha quantity to your preferred level of heat, ensuring the sauce is smooth and evenly blended.
  2. Season Bread: Lay out the 4 slices of sourdough or country-style bread on your work surface. Using a butter knife, spread a thin, even layer of the honey-sriracha sauce onto one side of each slice, which will add a flavorful kick inside the sandwich.
  3. Assemble Sandwiches: Take two of the prepared bread slices and place 2 slices of sharp cheddar cheese and 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on the sauce-spread side. Top with the remaining two slices of bread, sauce side facing inward, to complete the sandwiches.
  4. Butter Exterior: Coat the outside of each sandwich generously with the softened unsalted butter. This layer of butter will help achieve a golden, crisp crust during grilling.
  5. Cook Sandwiches: Preheat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and grill each side for 3 to 4 minutes, applying gentle pressure with a spatula. Grill until the bread turns golden brown and crisp, and the cheese melts fully inside.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the grilled cheese sandwiches from the pan and let them rest for 1 minute to allow the cheese to set slightly. Cut the sandwiches in halves or quarters, then serve immediately while hot and melty.

Notes

  • Adjust sriracha to control the spice level according to your preference.
  • Using fresh, quality bread like sourdough enhances flavor and texture.
  • Butter should be softened to spread easily and promote even browning.
  • Press gently while cooking to encourage an even crust and melted cheese without squashing the sandwich.
  • If preferred, substitute mozzarella with another melting cheese like Monterey Jack or provolone.
  • Ensure the skillet is properly preheated to avoid burning the bread before the cheese melts.
  • Allow sandwiches to rest briefly after cooking for easier slicing and better cheese consistency.

Keywords: grilled cheese, honey sriracha, spicy sandwich, cheddar, mozzarella, comfort food, quick lunch, easy recipe

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