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Melty Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese

Crispy buttered bread with melted pepper jack cheese—sharp, slightly spicy, and ridiculously quick. Serve with a side salad to round it out.

Total time
10 min
Servings
1
Calories
380
Protein
14g
Melty Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread
  • 2 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Butter one side of each bread slice generously.

  2. 2

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, lay one slice butter-side down.

  3. 3

    Layer pepper jack slices on top, then place the second bread slice butter-side up.

  4. 4

    Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is fully melted, 2–3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Slide onto a plate. Serve hot with the side salad.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8-inch or 10-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet
  • spatula

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