Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheese (Printable Version)

A spicy, creamy sandwich featuring pepper jack cheese and pickled jalapeños on toasted sourdough bread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 slices sourdough bread
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 4 slices pepper jack cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices, drained and chopped

→ Optional Additions

05 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
02 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface.
03 - Layer each slice with two slices of pepper jack cheese.
04 - Sprinkle chopped pickled jalapeños evenly over the cheese. For added creaminess, spread one tablespoon of cream cheese on the unbuttered side of the top bread slices.
05 - Top each with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet, let rest for one minute, then slice and serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The pepper jack melts into these gorgeous puddles of spicy creaminess that cling to every cranny of the sourdough
  • Pickled jalapeños add this bright vinegar punch that wakes up your whole palate
  • Takes literally minutes but tastes like something from a fancy diner
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here because high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Pressing too hard while cooking squeezes out all that beautiful cheese you just layered so carefully
  • The one minute rest period feels endless but makes the difference between a neat sandwich and a messy plate situation
03 -
  • Mixing a little shredded sharp cheddar with the pepper jack takes the flavor depth to a whole new level
  • Mayonnaise on the outside instead of butter creates an even crispier crust that will not burn as easily
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