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Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Cooking With Rania - "Hearty Soup and Sandwiches"
KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live 1/23/2013

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Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

INGREDIENTS

4 large Jalapeno Peppers
3-4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
4-5 Green Onions, minced
Black Pepper, to taste
4 slices Colby Jack or Cheddar Cheese
4 slices Sourdough Bread
Butter

DIRECTIONS

On a hot grill (or in your oven cranked to 450), char the jalapenos... about 10-15 minutes.

Place charred jalapenos in a bag to steam. After about 10 minutes, gently peel of the skin. Slice off the tops and discard. Slice down one side of the pepper and carefully remove the seed and ribs of the pepper.

Preheat griddle to 375 degrees. Next combine the cream cheese, minced green onion and black pepper in a small bowl. Spread desired amount of cream cheese on one slice of bread then layer jalapeno’s and cheese. Butter outer slices and griddle until golden and crispy.

Always wear gloves while handling jalapenos or any spicy peppers.

Yield: 2 Sandwiches