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Two Parmesan-crusted grilled cheese with jalapeños on a white cutting board, one cut in half, with a knife lying beside them.
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Parmesan-Crusted Grilled Cheese with Jalapeños

This grown-up grilled cheese sandwich is stuffed with extra-sharp cheddar, then coated in Parmesan and sliced jalapeños. It's unbelievably good.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 887

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • Four (1/2 inch-thick) slices soft sourdough bread
  • 1 small jalapeño, sliced into thin rings
  • 3/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1 cup shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  • Spread one side of each slice of bread with about 2 teaspoons softened butter. Arrange 4 or 5 jalapeño rings over the butter on each slice, pressing down to make them stick.
  • Place the Parmigiano-Reggiano in a shallow dish and press the buttered, jalapeño side of each slice of bread into the cheese. Scatter 1/2 cup Cheddar on the unbuttered side of each of 2 slices, then close the sandwiches (all the Parmesan-coated sides should be on the outside).
  • Warm a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sandwiches and cook, covered, until the underside is golden but not burnt, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook, covered, until the underside is golden but not burnt and the edges are crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more.

    ☞ TESTER TIP: To help get that golden, crispy crust, use a spatula to press down firmly on your sandwich a couple times while it is cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 887kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1743mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g