Jalapeno Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)
Golden bread loaded with cream cheese, spicy jalapeno bits, bacon, and tons of melty cheese makes every bite bold and tasty.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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4 slices Italian bread
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2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
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2 jalapenos, cut in half lengthwise, insides cleaned out
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2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
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4 slices bacon, fried crisp
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113 grams cream cheese
→ Optional Garnish
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Chopped cilantro, sprinkle as you like
→ For Grilling
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Butter pats
# Steps to Follow:
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Turn the oven on to 190°C. Scoop about 28 grams of cream cheese into each jalapeno half. Lay them all out on a baking tray.
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Bake the stuffed jalapenos for 25 to 30 minutes so they get soft. Pull them out and set aside for a bit to cool down.
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Chop the cooled jalapenos into little chunks. Spread these evenly on two bread slices with cheddar cheese already on them.
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Take two more bread slices, throw some Monterey Jack cheese on, stack on the crispy bacon, and add cilantro if that's your thing.
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Bring together the cheddar-jalapeno half and the bacon-Monterey Jack side so everything's inside.
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Rub some butter on top of each sandwich. Pop them in a pan, butter side down, on medium-low heat. Butter the top sides too, then cook until browned and melty, flipping as needed.
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Take them out of the pan, slice in half if you want, and enjoy them hot.
# Additional Notes:
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If you're working with raw jalapenos, wear gloves to keep your skin happy, and wash your hands after.
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Don't pile too much cream cheese in the jalapenos or it'll run out in the oven.
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If you want the jalapenos to be more solid, just toast them for ten minutes less.
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Go for nice thick cheese—melts better and tastes great.
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Sturdy bakery bread does best with all this filling.