Honey Chipotle Butter Cheese (Printable)

Sourdough bread and sharp cheddar joined by honey-chipotle butter for a golden, spicy-sweet melt.

# What You Need:

→ Honey Chipotle Butter

01 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 tbsp honey
03 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced
04 - 1 tsp adobo sauce
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sandwiches

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 1½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 150 g)
08 - Honey chipotle butter (prepared above)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine softened butter, honey, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and salt in a small bowl and mix until smooth.
02 - Spread the honey chipotle butter generously on one side of each sourdough bread slice.
03 - Place two buttered slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Evenly distribute grated cheddar over each slice.
04 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, forming two sandwiches.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey-chipotle butter does all the heavy lifting, turning an everyday sandwich into something you'll think about for days.
  • Sharp cheddar and sourdough were basically made for each other, and this recipe finally gives them the spicy-sweet companion they deserve.
  • Ready in under 20 minutes, which means you can have restaurant-quality comfort food on a random Tuesday.
02 -
  • Medium heat is everything; medium-high will burn your butter before the cheese melts, leaving you with a bitter taste you can't undo.
  • Sourdough crust burns faster than softer bread, so watch that skillet the second time around and don't walk away, even for a moment.
03 -
  • Press the sandwich gently while it cooks—this distributes heat evenly and helps the cheese melt faster without squishing out the sides.
  • Use a spatula with some heft; a flimsy one will bend and your flip will be clumsy, potentially tearing the bread or scattering cheese.
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