Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
 
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Photo courtesy of Kristen Massad
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Serves: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • ¼ cup whipped cream cheese, divided
  • 4 slices crusty whole wheat bread
  • 2 tablespoons canned sliced jalapenos, drained
  • 4 slices reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy, turning regularly, about 10 minutes. Remove the turkey bacon from the pan and set aside to cool. Carefully wipe the pan with a clean paper towel.
  2. Top each of the four slices of bread with 1 tablespoon of cream cheese. Top two slices of bread with two slices of the cheese, 1 tablespoon of jalapenos, and 2 two slices of cooked bacon. Top each with a second slice of bread to make a sandwich.
  3. Coat the same large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the two sandwiches and cook, pressing down with the top of a pan, until the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove the grilled cheese from the skillet and place on two plates. Slice in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 sandwich Calories: 527 Fat: 28 g Saturated fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 43 g Sodium: 1,500 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 17 g
Recipe by Toby Amidor Nutrition at https://tobyamidornutrition.com/recipes/jalapeno-popper-grilled-cheese/