Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

What you need

• 2 slices sandwich bread
• 1 tablespoon softened butter
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeños
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 tablespoon sliced scallions

The easy way

1. Butter bread outsides; spread cream cheese inside.
2. Add jalapeños, cheddar, and scallions.
3. Cook covered over medium-low heat until golden underneath.
4. Flip and finish until crisp and completely melted.

Use your senses. Times are guardrails. Look for color, texture, and doneness as you go. Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly; reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F when applicable.