Southwest Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Southwest Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 8 slices pepper jack cheese; 2 poblano peppers; 6 slices bacon; 2 Roma tomatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 8 slices multigrain bread; 2 tablespoons butter

10 min Prep Time

6 min Cook Time

16 min Total Time

4 Servings

499 Calories

45 g Carbohydrates

26 g Total Fat

21 g

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Ingredients

8 slices pepper jack or chipotle cheddar cheese
2 Anaheim or poblano peppers (roasted and peeled)
6 slices cooked bacon
2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
2 tablespoons softened butter

Instructions

Assemble Sandwiches:
- Place 1 slice cheese on 4 bread slices
- Layer with:
  - ¼ of roasted peppers
  - 1½ slices bacon
  - Tomato slices
  - Cilantro
- Top with second cheese slice and bread
Cook:
- Butter outsides of sandwiches
- Grill in skillet 3 minutes per side until golden

Notes/Additions

Cheese Options: Havarti with jalapeño works well
Shortcut: Use canned whole green chiles
Spice Control: Remove pepper seeds for milder flavor

NUTRITION FACTS

PER SERVING

Calories: 499
Protein: 21 g
Carbohydrate: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Total Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg
Calcium: 32% DV
Sodium: 504 mg

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