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Jalapeno Popper Grille Cheese Sandwiches

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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Author Krista

Ingredients

  • 16- Slices fresh Italian or sourdough bread
  • 8- Slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz. Brick of Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2- Cup Diced Jalapeno about 3-4
  • 1/2- Cup Diced Onion
  • 1- Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb. Bacon
  • 6-8 Tbsp Butter 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g