Description
A spicy, melty twist on classic grilled cheese featuring crispy bacon, fresh jalapenos, sharp cheddar, and golden sourdough bread. Quick comfort food with customizable heat and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread (about 1-inch thick)
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup (4 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons (1 oz) butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 4-5 minutes per side), or bake at 400°F on a foil-lined tray for 14-16 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Slice jalapeno into thin rounds, removing seeds for less heat. Pat slices dry with a paper towel.
- Spread softened butter (or mayonnaise) on one side of each bread slice. Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper.
- On the unbuttered side, layer half the grated cheddar, bacon, and jalapeno slices. Top with remaining cheese. Place the other bread slice on top, buttered side out.
- Heat skillet over medium-low. Grill sandwiches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
- Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute. Slice in half and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispy bacon, bake in the oven. Use mayo on the outside of bread for a golden crust. Layer cheese on both sides of the filling for maximum meltiness. Let the sandwich rest before slicing to keep cheese inside. Customize heat by leaving jalapeno seeds in or adding pepper jack cheese. For vegetarian, skip bacon and add roasted red peppers or mushrooms. Use gluten-free bread for GF version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
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