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Grilled Cheese Sandwich (with shredded cheese!)

To make a perfectly melty grilled cheese, all you need is some good quality bread, butter, and your favorite shredded cheese! This recipe is the perfect combination of a crispy and buttery exterior with gooey cheese to satisfy your craving!
Servings: 1
Author: Knead the Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese 
  • 2 slices bread thick cut, like sourdough
  • 1 tbsp butter

Chipotle Mayo

  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 tbsp chipotle salsa (or chipotle peppers in adobo)
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • To make the chipotle Mayo, use an immersion blender to blend the egg, oil, lemon juice, salt, and chipotle peppers until combined. Set aside for later.
  • Preheat a pan on medium heat with some butter and spread the Mayo on both slices of your bread. Add your shredded cheese on both slices of bread then close the sandwich and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden and cheese is melted.
  • Enjoy with a side of salsa or tomato soup!