Cowboy Pepper Jelly Grilled Cheese

Comfort food with a kick—sweet, melty, and impossible to resist.

This Cowboy Pepper Jelly Grilled Cheese sandwich takes a comfort food classic and gives it a bold, Southern-inspired twist. Gooey melted cheese meets sweet heat from pepper jelly for a sandwich that’s rich, savory, and deeply satisfying.

Yield: Makes 2 sandwiches
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 minutes
Total Time: About 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/4 cup Sweet Home Cowboy Pepper Jelly
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 slices of cooked bacon (optional)

Instructions

1. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
2. Place two slices of bread, butter side down, on a cutting board.
3. Spread Cowboy Pepper Jelly on each slice of bread.
4. Top each slice with a slice of cheddar cheese and bacon if desired.
5. Place the remaining bread slices on top, butter side up.
6. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
7. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8. Remove from the skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy the sweet and spicy flavors!

Perfect Pairings

• Tomato soup or creamy vegetable soup
• Sweet Home Hillbilly Pickles or Sweet Onion Chow Chow
• Simple green salad
• Sweet potato fries or kettle chips

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