"PJ Special" Grilled Cheese

This fancy grilled cheese packs a zesty punch with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, garlic, horseradish mustard, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 14 mins
• Calories: 700 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 slices whole grain bread
• 4 teaspoons horseradish mustard (such as Silver Spring® Beer'n Brat®)
• 2 teaspoons softened butter, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix Cheddar cheese, horseradish mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

Step 2

Spread 1 teaspoon butter on one side of a slice of bread. Flip; spread Cheddar cheese mixture evenly over unbuttered side. Top with the other slice of bread. Spread 1 teaspoon butter on top.

Step 3

Preheat a griddle over medium-high heat. Place sandwich on the griddle and press down with a spatula to flatten slightly. Cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until second side is browned, 2 to 3 minutes more.