Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese. Photo by Juliana Goodwin

Ingredients

2      slices Hawaiian or sourdough bread

1 1/2     tablespoons whipped cream cheese

1      tablespoon real bacon pieces

2      teaspoons jalapeno or hot pepper jelly

3      jalapeno pepper slices (fresh or pickled), chopped

1      slice extra-sharp cheddar cheese

1      slice Havarti cheese

Softened butter for spreading

Directions

In a bowl, combine cream cheese, bacon, hot pepper jelly and jalapeno. Spread on one bread slice. Top with cheeses and close sandwich. Butter outside of bread.

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sandwich and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden.

Note: Hawaiian bread browns faster because of its higher sugar content, so watch it carefully.