Spiked Grilled Cheese Sriracha (Printable Version)

Crispy grilled cheese enhanced with spicy sriracha mayo delivers bold, irresistible flavor.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread & Cheese

01 - 4 slices hearty sourdough or white sandwich bread
02 - 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (approx. 4.2 oz)
03 - 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese (optional, approx. 2.1 oz)

→ Sriracha Mayo

04 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 1 to 1.5 tablespoons sriracha sauce, to taste
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

→ Butter

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Adjust sriracha to desired heat.
02 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice; these will form the sandwich exteriors.
03 - Place cheddar and optional Monterey Jack cheese evenly onto the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
04 - Top with the remaining buttered bread slices, buttered side facing out, creating two sandwiches.
05 - Spread a generous layer of sriracha mayo over the buttered exterior of each sandwich.
06 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
07 - Place sandwiches mayo side down onto the skillet. While cooking, spread sriracha mayo on the uncooked top sides.
08 - Grill each side for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing lightly with a spatula until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
09 - Remove sandwiches from skillet; let rest for 1 minute. Slice and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sriracha mayo creates this incredible crispy crust that is way better than plain butter
  • You get this perfect balance of creamy cheese and gentle heat that keeps you coming back
  • Its ready in under 20 minutes but feels like something from a fancy gastropub
02 -
  • Medium low heat is your friend here because high heat will burn the mayo before the cheese melts
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for that one minute after cooking prevents the cheese from exploding out when you cut them
  • Real mayonnaise is non negotiable because it is what creates that perfect crispy crust
03 -
  • Add pickled jalapeños inside the sandwich before cooking for extra crunch and heat
  • Try smoked gouda instead of regular cheddar when you want something deeper and smokier
  • A cold lager or crisp white wine cuts through the richness perfectly
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