Jalapeno Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 oz softened cream cheese.
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2 tablespoons butter, divided.
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5 crispy bacon strips.
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6 slices pepper jack cheese.
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1 tablespoon panko crumbs.
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2 jalapeños, thinly sliced.
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2 thick slices of bread.
# Instructions:
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Spread butter on one side of both bread slices. Set aside a bit of butter to use later.
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Smear cream cheese on the unbuttered side of the bread. Stack bacon, sprinkle jalapeño pieces, and add cheese.
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Heat the leftover butter in a small pan. Toss in panko crumbs and cook until they’re golden brown.
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Sprinkle toasted panko on top of the cheese layers, then add the second slice of bread (buttered side facing up). Grill for 5-10 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
# Notes:
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Skip jalapeño seeds if you want less spice.
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Choose a bread that holds up well during cooking.
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Fresh cheese melts more evenly.
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This is a zesty take on the usual grilled cheese.
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Bacon can be cooked ahead of time.
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It’s the ultimate cozy comfort meal.