I’m obsessed with grilled cheese. When I was growing up, my mom would make it on special occasions, when I was sick, or when I needed a “cheering up.” There’s just something so comforting about biting into a perfectly crispy, golden-brown grilled cheese. My mom’s grilled cheese sandwiches were always buttery and crispy on the outside with gooey cheese inside (the dream!). I thought her secret to a perfectly crispy grilled cheese was adding a layer of mayo to the outside of the bread slices. However, recently she let me in on her real trick: She uses spiced butter.
Using spiced butter to make your grilled cheese sandwich adds a layer of complex, aromatic flavor that mayonnaise simply can’t replicate. By blending spices into the butter before spreading it, you ensure that every bite is packed with warmth and depth. Moreover, as the spiced butter toasts, it creates a fragrant, crispy crust that balances the richness of the melted cheese rather than just adding heaviness.
How to Make Grilled Cheese with Spiced Butter
What I love about using spiced butter is that it’s super simple to make. Here are the steps I usually follow to make two grilled cheese sandwiches:
If You’re Making a Grilled Cheese with Spiced Butter, a Few Tips
After making grilled cheese with spiced butter several times, I have learned that there are a few things to keep in mind, which include:
