GRILLED CHEESE, BACON AND JALAPEñO SANDWICHES

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Grilled Cheese, Bacon and Jalapeño Sandwiches image

We grilled up a spicier version of the traditional grilled cheese sandwich by adding a chopped jalapeño chile and bacon slices to sharp cheddar. They're ready to bite into in just 25 minutes.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices bacon
1/2 jalapeño chile, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, softened
8 slices country-style bread
12 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • In 8-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from skillet to paper towel. Add chile to bacon drippings in skillet; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Place chile on paper towel.
  • Spread butter on both sides of each slice of bread. Top each of 4 bread slices with layer of cheese, chopped chile, 2 slices of bacon and another layer of cheese. Cover each with second slice of bread.
  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sandwiches until bread is browned and cheese begins to melt. Turn sandwiches; cook until cheese is completely melted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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