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jalapeno bacon grilled cheese

Jalapeno Bacon Grilled Cheese: 5 Comforting Reasons to Savor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich featuring jalapenos and crispy bacon.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2 slices of cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • 2 strips of cooked bacon
  • 2 tablespoons sliced jalapenos
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
  3. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet.
  4. Add cheese, bacon, and jalapenos on top of the bread in the skillet.
  5. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
  6. Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Flip the sandwich and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes more.
  8. Remove from skillet, slice, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
  • Substitute turkey bacon for a lower-fat option.
  • Add avocado for creaminess.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: jalapeno bacon grilled cheese