Honey Sriracha Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Golden bread with gooey cheese and a bold honey-sriracha kick delivers irresistible sweet heat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country-style bread

→ Cheese

02 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 2 slices mozzarella cheese

→ Sauce

04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, adjusted to taste

→ Butter

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine honey and sriracha sauce thoroughly. Adjust the amount of sriracha to achieve the preferred level of heat.
02 - Arrange bread slices on a work surface. Evenly spread a thin layer of the honey-sriracha mixture onto one side of each slice using a butter knife.
03 - Layer one slice cheddar and half a slice mozzarella cheese onto two prepared bread slices. Cover each with a remaining slice of bread, sauce side facing inward.
04 - Generously coat the outer sides of each assembled sandwich with softened butter.
05 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Transfer sandwiches to the pan and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure until bread turns golden and crisp, and cheese melts thoroughly.
06 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, allow to rest for 1 minute, then cut and present immediately while still hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses just a handful of familiar ingredients
  • Quick to make and easy for weeknights or lunch
  • Customizable spice level to suit your family
  • Irresistibly crisp on the outside and oozing cheese inside
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly as long as your cheeses are rennet free
  • Great way to use up leftover bread and cheese
  • Satisfying for both spicy food lovers and those with a sweet tooth
03 -
  • Let the grilled sandwiches sit briefly before cutting to keep the cheese from running out all over the pan
  • Do not rush the stovetop step Lower heat allows the cheese to melt fully without burning the bread
  • If you love really crisp results press the sandwiches gently with a spatula while grilling

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