Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

This sandwich is mean. It's angry and raging with capsaicin. But it's a good hurt, just like John Mellencamp 's Hurts So Good implies every day on soft-rock radio nationwide.

Or is it John Cougar Mellencamp? I don't know. I'm of the *NSYNC era.

The fresh jalapeno will open up a major can of whoop-ass on your tastebuds. But never fear! A gooey, melted two-cheese combo heroically swoops in to save you from ultimate sensory annihilation. The cream cheese has a bit of a cooling effect, and really, what doesn't taste good with melted cheddar?

Since this sandwich takes about 5 minutes to make, and if you're not a spice pansy like me, you may have time for a whole jalapeno-themed meal: jalapeno popper appetizers, jalapeno popper grilled cheese, and the borderline terrifying, Chocolate and Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapenos.

Or just slam the sandwich and get back to your homework.

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese   Serves: 1
2 slices sandwich bread
1 T. whipped cream cheese
1 small fresh jalapeno (Or use pickled. It isn't as spicy!), SEEDS REMOVED and sliced
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 t. butter
Sour cream (optional, but good for dipping)

1.) Spread the cream cheese on one bread slice. Top with the sliced jalapeno. Add the shredded cheddar and top with remaining bread slice.
2.) Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter the top bread slice and place face-down in the pan. Butter the other slice while cooking in the skillet. Flip once golden and let the other side brown. Cut in half and serve.

Adapted from: Closet Cooking