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Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese is an amazing combination of roasted jalapeños, three cheeses, the perfect blend of spices, and then sandwiched between thick crunchy bread! It's the PERFECT sandwich! 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword jalapeno popper grilled cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick hearty bread
  • 2 whole roasted jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and chopped
  • 2 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 2 ounces monterey jack cheese freshly grated
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 TBS butter softened

Instructions

  1. Add the cream cheese, HALF the shredded cheeses (set the other half aside), garlic, spices, and chopped jalapenos to a bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside.

  2. Taking 4 slices of bread, butter one side of each slice of bread. Place the buttered sides face down. Add half of the cream cheese mixture to 2 slices of bread. Top the other 2 slices with the remaining shredded cheese. Place the cream cheese mixture slice of bread on top of the other slice, with the buttered sides facing out.

  3. Using a heavy bottom skillet, heat over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add sandwiches to the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes on the first side. Once golden, flip and cook for 2 minutes on the next side.
  4. Remove from the skillet, cut sandwiches in half, and serve immediately.

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