Ultimate Crunchy Sourdough Grilled Cheese with Jalapeno Havarti and Red Pepper Jelly

Ingredients

• •4 slices sourdough bread
• •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• •4 tablespoons red pepper jelly
• •6 ounces jalapeno Havarti cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
• •1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

3. 3

   On the unbuttered side of two slices, spread 2 tablespoons of red pepper jelly evenly.

4. 4

   Layer the jalapeno Havarti cheese and shredded cheddar cheese over the red pepper jelly.

5. 5

   Place the remaining slices of bread on top, buttered side facing out.

6. 6

   Optional: Heat olive oil in the skillet with minced garlic for extra flavor before grilling sandwiches.

7. 7

   Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until the bread is golden and crisp, and the cheese is melted.

8. 8

   Press down slightly with a spatula as they cook for a crunchier texture.

9. 9

   Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and slice diagonally to serve.