Jalapeños Popper Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Cream cheese, cheddar & pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, & bacon

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Ingredients

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1
Mix the Cheese
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded pepper jack cheese. Mix until well combined and smooth.

2
Combine Fillings
Add the diced jalapeños and cooked, crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.

3
Spread the Filling
Take two slices of bread and generously spread the cheese, jalapeño, and bacon filling on one side of each slice.
4
Close the Sandwich
Top with the remaining two slices of bread, filling side down, to create two sandwiches.

5
Heat the Pan
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan.
6
Grill the First Side
Place one sandwich in the skillet and grill for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
7
Flip the Sandwich
Carefully flip the sandwich and add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Continue grilling for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8
Repeat with Second Sandwich
Remove the first sandwich from the skillet and repeat the process with the second sandwich, adding more butter as needed.

9
Slice and Serve
Once both sandwiches are grilled, slice them in half and serve warm. Enjoy your Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese!