Roasted jalapeños, dried figs and spicy cheddar cheese are combined in this delicious, sweet and spicy, vegetarian jalapeno grilled cheese sandwich recipe!
Servings: 4grilled cheese sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 15 minutesmins
Total Time: 25 minutesmins
Author: Whitney Bond
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4large jalapenos
8slicessweet hawaiian bread
4tbspbutter, softened
8slicesspicy cheddar cheese
24dried figs
Instructions
Heat the broiler on the oven to high, then place the jalapenos on a baking sheet under the broiler.
Broil for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the skins are black and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and immediately place the jalapenos in a ziplock bag and seal shut.
Wait 5-10 minutes then remove the jalapenos from the bag.
When cool enough to touch, peel the jalapenos, remove the stem, slice open and remove the seeds and slice into 3-4 strips.
Butter one side of each slice of sweet Hawaiian bread.
Place a slice of cheese on the opposite side of each slice of bread.
On four of the slices of bread, place one sliced jalapeno and 6 dried figs.
Cover with the other slices of buttered bread with cheese.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and grease lightly.
Add the sandwiches and grill 3-4 minutes per side or until browned on the outside.