Spicy Cheese Sandwich (Printable Version)
The perfect combination of spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon in a golden-toasted sandwich. Rich, bold, and satisfying!
# Ingredients:
→ Jalapeño Filling
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4 oz cream cheese, at room temp
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2 medium jalapeños, seeded and split in half
→ Sandwich Layers
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4 slices of crusty Italian bread
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2 slices sharp cheddar
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2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
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4 strips of bacon, fried crispy
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2 tbsp softened butter
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1-2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
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Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a generous amount of cream cheese inside the hollowed jalapeño halves and line them up on a baking tray covered with foil or parchment paper.
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Place the filled jalapeños in the hot oven. Let them bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they're tender and starting to brown at the edges. Take them out and allow to cool slightly.
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When the peppers aren’t too hot to handle, slice them into smaller pieces that’ll fit snugly into your sandwiches.
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Arrange all four bread slices on a flat surface. Put Monterey Jack on two slices and place a slice of cheddar on the other two.
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Top the cheddar cheese slices with the chopped jalapeños. Add crispy bacon strips to the Monterey Jack slices. If you're using cilantro, sprinkle some over either side.
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Put one slice with jalapeños together with a bacon side to close the sandwiches. Spread butter evenly over the outside of each sandwich, covering both surfaces.
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Warm up a skillet or griddle on medium-low heat. Grill the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread's golden, crisp, and the cheese is gooey.
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Take the sandwiches off the heat and let rest for just a minute. Slice diagonally and enjoy while they're still warm.
# Notes:
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This sandwich is a crowd-pleaser, combining spicy peppers, melted cheese, and crispy bacon with buttery grilled bread.
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For less spice, carefully remove all seeds and white parts from the peppers before stuffing.
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Prepare the cream cheese jalapeños ahead of time and chill them overnight to make assembly quicker.