Not Your Mama's Grilled Cheese

This sandwich is a little tangy from the tomatoes, a little spicy from the chipotle chilies,and just plain delicious.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 -5  tablespoons  chopped canned chipotle chiles
• 1  tablespoon  mild molasses
• 12  slices  sourdough bread, 3/4 inch thick
• 18  ounces sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
• 4  plum tomatoes, sliced
• 1  small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1  cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 6  tablespoons butter, room temperature

Directions

1. Blend tomato paste, chilies and molasses in processor until smooth.
2. Spread 1 tablespoon chipotle mixture over 1 side of each bread slice.
3. Arrange 6 slices of bread, chipotle side up, on work surface.
4. Divide half of cheese among bread slices.
5. Top with tomatoes, then onion, cilantro, and remaining cheese.
6. Top sandwiches with remaining bread, chipotle side down.
7. Spread butter on outside of sandwich tops and bottoms.
8. Heat a large griddle over medium heat.
9. Place sandwiches on griddle, cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes on each side.
10. Keep your heat on medium to low or the bread will burn.
11. Eat the sandwiches warm from the griddle.