Jalapeño Havarti Grilled Cheese

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country white bread

→ Dairy

02 - 4 oz Havarti cheese, sliced

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced with seeds removed

→ Optional

05 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise for extra crispiness

# How-To:

01 - Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

02 - Butter one side of each bread slice evenly. Optionally spread mayonnaise on the inside of each slice for richer flavor.

03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer with Havarti cheese and distribute jalapeño slices evenly over the cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.

04 - Place sandwiches onto the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

05 - Remove from skillet, let cool for 1 minute, slice diagonally, and serve hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -

The Havarti creates an unbelievably velvety melt that practically hugs your tastebuds
Jalapeños transform a childhood classic into something that feels grown up and exciting
Ready in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for lazy dinners or quick lunches

02 -

Medium heat might feel too slow, but cranking it up will burn the bread before the cheese melts
Thin jalapeño slices are the secret to even heat distribution, thick slices create hot spots
Letting the sandwich rest for that one minute after cooking prevents the cheese from escaping when you cut

03 -

Low and slow wins the race here, rushing the heat will disappoint you every single time
A sprinkling of smoked paprika inside the sandwich adds this incredible smoky depth that people cant quite identify
Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, the weight and heat retention create the most even golden crust