The Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

“A grilled cheese version of one of my favorite bar snacks, the jalapeño popper. This grilled cheese is a fun take on that snack, and would be perfect served alongside tortilla soup or chili.” - Bree Hester of Baked Bree

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 
• 4 slices Tillamook Monterey Jack Cheese
• 2 slices Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 2 slices hearty white bread
• 2 oz unsalted butter

Preparation

In a small bowl combine cream cheese, green onions, and jalapeños. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Preheat skillet to medium heat. Arrange bread on a cutting board, and spread cream cheese mixture on both pieces of bread. Add a slice of Monterey Jack and a slice of Sharp Cheddar. Close the sandwich and lightly butter one side. Place the buttered side down in a skillet. Let the cheese melt, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat if needed. Butter the top and flip sandwich over. Cook second side about 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bread is brown and toasted.