Ingredient List
For the Sandwich:
- 4-ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeded if desired)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Finely ground black pepper
- 4 slices bread
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, halved
Instructions
Cooking
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1. In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, jalapeño, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
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2. Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the other side of two slices, spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture.
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3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add bread with cream cheese mixture, buttered-side down. Top with 1/2 cup Cheddar and half the bacon, then top with another 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining slice of bread, buttered-side up.
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4. Cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden, 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and cook 5 minutes more.
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5. Repeat with second sandwich.
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