Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 6 tablespoons garlic and herb cream cheese
- 2 ounces grated Cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces grated Monterey Jack
- 2 to 4 tablespoons pickled jalapeños
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
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Instructions
- Add the bacon in a single layer to a non-stick skillet and heat over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, turning as needed. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
- Add the cream cheese, Cheddar, Monterrey Jack, chopped jalapeños, and cumin (if using) to a small bowl and mix well to combine.,Once the bacon has cooled a bit, chop it and add it to the cheese mixture.,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
- Butter one side of each slice of bread and place them on a plate, butter side down. Slather the filling on 2 slices of bread and top with the remaining slices to make 2 sandwiches, buttered sides facing out.,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
- Drain off the bacon fat from the skillet and carefully wipe it out using a dry paper towel. Set the skillet over medium heat.,Sprinkle the tops of the sandwiches with Parmesan cheese, if using. Once the skillet is hot, add the sandwiches, Parmesan side down. Sprinkle the tops with more Parmesan.,Cook, uncovered, until golden brown. Flip and cook until golden on both sides.,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool a few minutes. Slice using a serrated knife and serve right away.,A grilled cheese sandwich is best served fresh from the pan, but the filling in this recipe is make-ahead friendly. Refrigerate the mix in a covered bowl for up to 3 days and allow it to come to room temperature before using.,Did you love this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe,Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
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