Chili Crisp Grilled Cheese

Name: Chili Crisp Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 8 slices sourdough bread; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chili crisp sauce, divided; 6 to 8 slices cheddar cheese; 6 to 8 slices mozzarella cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A hint of crunchy spice awakens the childhood favorite sandwich into an unexpected chili crisp grilled cheese.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
8 slices sourdough bread
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chili crisp sauce, divided
6 to 8 slices cheddar cheese
6 to 8 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions

Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of bread slices. Toast bread, buttered side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. Strain 1 teaspoon of chili oil from the chili crisp. Add to a small bowl, along with mayonnaise, Parmesan and remaining 3 tablespoons butter; stir until well combined.
To assemble sandwiches, top toasted side of 4 bread slices with a slice of cheddar cheese. Drizzle each with remaining chili crisp. Top with slice of mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inward. Spread mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich.
Place sandwiches in same skillet, and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 618 calories, 45g fat (24g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 1174mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

Level up your grilled cheese with some chili crisp. It adds a nice heat that goes perfectly with the melty, buttery grilled cheese. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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