Jalapeño Havarti Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Crispy bread layered with melting Havarti and fresh jalapeño slices for a perfectly spicy, creamy sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country white bread

→ Dairy

02 - 4 oz Havarti cheese, sliced
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat

→ Optional

05 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise for extra crispiness

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly hot.
02 - Butter one side of each bread slice evenly. For added richness and crispiness, spread mayonnaise on the unbuttered side of each slice.
03 - Place two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Layer Havarti cheese slices over each, then distribute fresh jalapeño slices evenly across the cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.
04 - Transfer assembled sandwiches to the preheated skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even contact, until bread achieves deep golden brown color and cheese is completely melted.
05 - Remove sandwiches from skillet and let rest for 1 minute to allow cheese to set slightly. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy Havarti balances the jalapeño heat so perfectly that you will want to make this again and again
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes but tastes like something from a gourmet cafe
02 -
  • Medium low heat is your friend because high heat burns the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • A gentle press with the spatula helps everything stick together but squishing too hard makes the cheese escape
03 -
  • Grate some extra Haverti on the inside of the bread before adding slices for ultimate cheesiness
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one because the heat distribution creates the most even browning
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