Spiked Grilled Cheese Sriracha Mayo

# Ingredient list:

→ Bread & Cheese

01 - 4 slices hearty sourdough or white sandwich bread

02 - 4 slices (4.2 oz) sharp cheddar cheese

03 - 2 slices (2.1 oz) Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

→ Sriracha Mayo

04 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise

05 - 1 to 1½ tbsp sriracha sauce, adjusted to taste

06 - 1 tsp fresh lime juice

→ Butter

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust sriracha for desired heat.

02 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice; these will be the exterior of the sandwiches.

03 - Arrange cheddar and optional Monterey Jack cheese evenly on the unbuttered side of two bread slices. Top with the remaining slices, buttered side out, to form two sandwiches.

04 - Spread a generous layer of sriracha mayo on the outside (buttered side) of each sandwich.

05 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

06 - Place sandwiches mayo side down on the skillet. While the first side cooks, spread sriracha mayo on the top side.

07 - Grill each side for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.

08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert tips:

01 -

It's ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like you actually tried.
The sriracha mayo creates this addictive sweet-spicy-tangy thing that makes you reach for another bite.
Crispy outside, melted cheese inside, no fancy skills required.

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Medium-low heat is non-negotiable; medium-high will char the outside while the cheese stays cold inside.
Spreading sriracha mayo on both the outside of the bread before cooking is what separates this from a regular grilled cheese.

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