Pepper Jack & Tomato Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Spicy melty sandwich with pepper jack cheese and fresh tomato on jalapeño bread. Quick, easy, and perfect for lunch.

# 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 lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
03 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, forming two complete sandwiches.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
05 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from skillet, let cool for 1 minute, slice diagonally in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The spicy bread creates layers of heat that sneak up on you
  • Fresh tomato adds bright acidity that cuts through rich melted cheese
  • Takes 13 minutes from ingredients to first incredible bite
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend, high heat burns bread before cheese melts
  • Dry tomato slices prevent the sad soggy bottom situation
  • Pressing too hard squeezes out all the glorious melted cheese
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the most even heat distribution
  • Mayo instead of butter creates an even crispier crust
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