Jalapeno Popper Panini

I love jalapeno poppers. But let's face it...there is nothing healthy about a cheesy, deep fried, stuffed jalapeno. We know that maintaining a healthy body, we have to make wise food choices, which comes with some sacrifices. And yes, this is one of them!

BUT HAVE NO FEAR...here is a sandwich that can still provide you with the same flavors of a stuffed popper while keeping you on the health train. Though this is a sandwich recipe, I have also seen some pretty amazing baked jalapeno popper recipes. So there is hope for us popper lovers, we just need to do a little research and make healthy cooking alternatives.



Jalapeno Popper Panini

Ingredients:

2 Slices of Whole Grain Bread
1 Tbls Natural Ingredient Neufchatel Cheese; Cream Cheese(ex: Organic Valley)Whipped Cream Cheese; 
      or Toffuti Cream Cheese for a Vegan Option
6 Slices of Canned Jalapenos
1 Slice of Mozzarella Cheese-Optional for Cheese Lovers
1 Tbls Butter-Optional

Vegan Option:
           Try: Toffuti Cream Cheese; Earth Balance Butter; Soy Cheese Slices

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Directions:

Dice 3 of Jalapeno's and stir into cream cheese. Continue to stir the cream cheese until it becomes smooth.
-Butter one side of the bread slices or spray the pan with cooking spray
Assemble:
      Cream Cheese Mixture
      Jalapenos
      Sliced Cheese

-Lay in a Panini Press/Grill and brown on medium heat

Then enjoy a warm and creamy and potentially messy sandwich. Mmmm Yummy!

~K