Pepper Jack & Tomato Grilled Cheese (Printable View)

Spicy melty sandwich with pepper jack cheese, fresh tomatoes, and jalapeño bread. Perfectly grilled and ready in 13 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices jalapeño-studded bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices pepper jack cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium ripe tomato, thinly sliced

→ Spreads & Fats

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Seasonings

05 - Pinch of salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Lay out bread slices on a clean surface and butter one side of each slice evenly.
02 - Place two slices with buttered side down on a plate. Layer each with 2 slices of pepper jack cheese and half the tomato slices. Season tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly preheated.
04 - Place assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
05 - Remove from skillet and let cool for 1 minute. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The jalapeño bread creates this double-layer heat that sneaks up on you
  • Restaurant style melting without the soggy bread problem that haunts most homemade versions
02 -
  • Buttering to the actual edges of the bread prevents the sad dry border that ruins the last two bites
  • Placing tomato between cheese slices instead of on top keeps the bread from getting steam soaked and disappointing
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one because it holds heat better and creates the most even golden crust
  • Low and slow wins the race so resist turning up the heat to speed things up
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