These jalapeno popper grilled cheese sandwiches are full of flavor, cheese & bacon! You can have your favorite appetizer for dinner!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
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Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Author Krista
Ingredients
16-Slicesfresh Italian or sourdough bread
8-SlicesSharp Cheddar Cheese
8oz.Brick of Cream Cheesesoftened
1/2-CupDiced Jalapenoabout 3-4
1/2-CupDiced Onion
1-TbspOlive Oil
1lb.Bacon
6-8TbspButter or Olive Oil
Instructions
Cook bacon according to package directions or using your preferred method.
In a small skillet heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium heat and add in diced onions. Cook for about 10 minutes or until translucent, add in diced jalapeno and continuing cooking for about 5 minutes.
Combine onions, jalapenos and cream cheese in a bowl , stirring until well combined.
Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter or olive oil.
On the unbuttered side of your bread spread a thick layer of the cream cheese mixture. Top it with a couple slices of bacon, a slice of cheddar cheese and a second piece of bread (butter side out)
Repeat until all sandwiches are assembled.
In a skillet or panini press grill your sandwiches over med/high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired level of crispiness is reached.