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2 November 5, 2013 Beef & Pork

Jalapeno Popper Pork Panini

So I may have a tendency to get fixated on one thing…

Jalapeno Popper Pork Panini
And just overdo run with it. Such as margarita’s in the summer; pumpkin everything once September arrives; and yoga pants and chunky sweaters to take the chill off the Midwest winters.

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So take my latest…smoked pork. Kinda hard not to when you have enough to feed a small army stock piled in the freezer. This recipe is a great way to fulfill those cravings for warm, cheesy foods that hit harder than freight trains during the fall months. Just call it a warm up before the main event.

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What is it about crispy, buttery, golden nutty bread that makes it so irresistible? Pretty sure nothing is better. Well, maybe the sweet and zesty jalapeno cream cheese that just melts all over the smoked pork. And maybe the sharp cheddar that creates an ooey, gooey beautiful mess.

Jalapeno Popper Pork Panini overhead
And the beauty of this recipe? You can totally use whatever meat you have on hand. Grilled chicken would be delightful and crispy, salty bacon might make this Panini too hot to handle. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Jalapeno Popper Pork Panini bite

Jalapeno Popper Pork Panini

10 minPrep Time

8 minCook Time

18 minTotal Time

Yields 1

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • For the Sandwich
  • 2 slices whole grain bread
  • 2 oz shard cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 oz smoked pork
  • 1 T butter
  • 2 T Jalapeno Cream Cheese
  • Jalapeno Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 c low fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c candied jalapenos, finely diced
  • 2 green onion stalks, finely diced
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and Pepper, taste

Instructions

  1. For the Jalapeno Cream Cheese: Mix all ingredients and season to taste.
  2. For the Sandwich: Heat a saute pan or electric skillet over medium heat. Butter the outside of each bread slice. Place 1 slice butter-side down on the skillet, then top with pork. Sprinkle cheese on top. Spread cream cheese on non-buttered side of the other slice of bread, then top the sandwich with the butter-side up. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown on one side. Then flip and cook until cheese is melty and bread is crispy and golden brown. Serve immediately!
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Categories: Beef & Pork Tags: cheese, cream cheese, healthy, pork, sandwich

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  1. Kylie @ immaeatthat says

    November 10, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    So I just had this insane brisket quesadilla last night at a restaurant and this pork sandwich reminds me of it! Looks so so good. And I tend to get fixated on things too. Right now it's warm bowls of tomato soup + cheesy quesadillas. I want nothing else haha
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    • Meg says

      November 10, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      Oh my gee….tomato soup and cheesy quesadillas sound delightful! This week is going to be a chilly one here in the midwest…may have to stock up on those!!!
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