Pepper Jack & Tomato Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Spicy melty sandwich featuring pepper jack cheese and fresh tomato slices on jalapeño-studded bread. Quick, easy, and satisfying.

# What You'll 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

# 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 buttered side down on a plate. Layer each with 2 slices pepper jack cheese and half the tomato slices. Season tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
03 - Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form two complete sandwiches.
04 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat until evenly warmed.
05 - Place sandwiches in skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with 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 while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less than fifteen minutes from counter to plate, perfect when hunger hits hard and fast.
  • The pepper jack melts into creamy, spicy pools that soak right into the bread without overpowering the fresh tomato.
  • Every bite has a little surprise heat from the jalapeño-studded bread that keeps things interesting.
  • It's the kind of sandwich that makes you feel like you actually cooked something, even on your laziest day.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here, too high and the bread burns before the cheese even thinks about melting.
  • Soften the butter first or you'll tear the bread trying to spread it, learned that one the hard way on a busy Tuesday.
  • Don't overload the tomato or the sandwich gets slippery and falls apart when you flip it.
03 -
  • Grate a little extra pepper jack and sprinkle it on the buttered side of the bread before grilling for crispy cheese edges that crackle when you bite.
  • If your tomato slices are too thick, pat them dry with a paper towel first to keep moisture from making the bread soggy.
  • Don't walk away from the stove, these cook fast and can go from golden to burnt in thirty seconds if you're not paying attention.
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