Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSmoke Bourbon and BBQThe Hot Mess Recipe

The Hot Mess Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Pepper jack pimento cheese & pepper jelly on grilled sourdough

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Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

Grilled Sourdough

Method

Cheese Mixture Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Cheese

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded pepper jack cheese, softened cream cheese, and diced pimento peppers.

  2. 2

    Add Seasonings

    Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

  3. 3

    Chill the Mixture

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheese mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Grilling the Sourdough

  1. 4

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat a griddle or skillet over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

  3. 6

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the non-buttered side of two slices, spread a generous amount of the chilled pepper jack pimento cheese mixture. Top with the other two slices, buttered side up.

  4. 7

    Grill the Sandwich

    Place the sandwiches on the preheated grill or skillet. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.

  5. 8

    Add Pepper Jelly

    Once grilled, remove from the heat and spread a layer of pepper jelly on the top slice of each sandwich before serving.

  6. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Cut the sandwiches in half and serve warm, enjoying the melty cheese and sweet-spicy pepper jelly.

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