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Hot Honey Grilled Cheese

Golden sourdough and melted cheddar meet a little hot honey in this skillet sandwich. Medium-low heat gives the cheese time to melt before the bread gets too dark.

By Honey & Heat Kitchen · Last updated

Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Serves
2
Heat
Mild

Golden toast · Melted cheddar · Gentle kick

Toasted sourdough grilled cheese cut diagonally with melted cheddar and glossy honey drizzle
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Ingredients

Servings: 2

Quantities for 2 servings

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Prep timer

05:00

Ready

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The method

  1. 01

    Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices butter-side down on a board.

  2. 02

    Divide cheddar between them, drizzle each with one teaspoon of mild hot honey, and top with remaining bread, butter-side up.

  3. 03

    Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until golden and the cheese melts. Reduce heat if the bread browns before the filling melts.

    Step timer

    03:00

    Ready

  4. 04

    Transfer to a board, cut diagonally, and serve while warm.

Times are estimates. Check doneness and any required internal temperature before serving.

A little sweet. A little heat. All yours.

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