Description
A delicious and cheesy sandwich featuring stuffed jalapenos, crispy bacon, and two types of cheese, grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Jalapenos sliced lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 slices bacon, crispy cooked
- 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Italian bread
- Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Pats of butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Stuff each jalapeno half with approximately 1 ounce of cream cheese. Bake stuffed jalapenos on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Place 1 slice of cheddar cheese on 2 slices of bread. Place 1 slice of Monterey Jack on the other 2 slices of bread.
- Slice the cooked stuffed jalapenos into bite-size pieces. Divide the jalapeno slices between the 2 slices of bread with cheddar.
- Add the 4 slices of bacon to the slices of bread with the Monterey Jack. If desired, add chopped cilantro to one side.
- Combine the slices of bread to form 2 sandwiches.
- Top each sandwich with several pats of butter. Place in a skillet over medium-low heat, butter side down. Top with more pats of butter.
- Grill each side until lightly browned. Cheese should be melted and gooey.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapenos based on your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon.
- Serve with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg