Spicy Cheese Toast (Printable Format)

A bold spin on a grilled cheese bursting with heat from jalapeños, creamy pepper jack, crispy panko, and savory bacon.

# Needed Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons of butter.
02 - 2 thick bread slices.
03 - 6 pieces of pepper jack cheese.
04 - A small handful of panko crumbs, about 1 tablespoon.
05 - 1 ounce softened cream cheese.
06 - 5 slices of pre-cooked bacon.
07 - 2 jalapeños, cut into slices.

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Spread butter on one side of each bread piece. Keep a teaspoon aside.
02 - On the unbuttered side, spread cream cheese. Put on the pepper jack slices, bacon, and jalapeño slices.
03 - Heat the leftover butter in a small pan. Toss in panko and cook until it’s golden brown.
04 - Sprinkle the toasted crumbs on the filling. Close with the second slice of bread. Cook in a skillet, flipping occasionally, for 5-10 minutes per side until browned and crisp.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Take out the jalapeño seeds if you want less spice.
02 - Pick bread that holds up well during cooking.
03 - Fresh cheese slices melt more evenly.
04 - This is a bold take on a cheesy classic.
05 - You can prepare the bacon in advance.
06 - It’s the ultimate feel-good sandwich.