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Miso Butter Grilled Cheese.

A savory grilled cheese made with miso-infused butter, melty Gouda and Monterey Jack, and a touch of hot honey.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon white miso
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs chopped (basil and cilantro)
  • 1 jalapeño seeded if desired and chopped (optional)
  • black pepper to taste
  • 6 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 cup Gouda cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • hot honey for drizzling

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, white miso, grated garlic, chopped herbs, chopped jalapeño (if using), and a pinch of black pepper. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed.
  • Spread the miso butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
  • Assemble the sandwiches: place shredded Gouda and shredded Monterey Jack between two buttered slices, buttered sides facing inward.
  • Heat 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3–5 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula and flipping carefully.
  • Remove from the skillet, drizzle with hot honey to taste, slice, and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grater
  • butter knife or spatula
  • large skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula

Notes

  • Use room-temperature butter so it mixes easily with miso.
  • Seed the jalapeño to reduce heat if desired.
  • Cook over medium heat to ensure the cheese melts without burning the bread.
  • Drizzle hot honey sparingly to balance the savory miso.