Viral Trader Joe's Sandwich
Viral Trader Joe's Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Everything but the Bagel seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For Assembly
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened, as needed for spreading
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Everything but the Bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Using a spatula or spoon, mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and the spread is uniform.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Take one slice of sourdough bread and spread approximately 2 tablespoons of the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over its surface, extending close to the edges.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Place a second slice of sourdough bread on top of the cream cheese-covered slice to form a sandwich. Repeat this process for the remaining sandwiches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Lightly butter the outside of both slices of each assembled sandwich. Ensure an even coating for optimal browning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, place the buttered sandwiches in the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and the cream cheese filling is warm.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Once cooked, remove the sandwiches from the pan. For easier eating, carefully cut each sandwich in half diagonally before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Viral Trader Joe's Sandwich
For the Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Everything but the Bagel seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For Assembly
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened, as needed for spreading
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Everything but the Bagel seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Using a spatula or spoon, mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and the spread is uniform.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Take one slice of sourdough bread and spread approximately 2 tablespoons of the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over its surface, extending close to the edges.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Place a second slice of sourdough bread on top of the cream cheese-covered slice to form a sandwich. Repeat this process for the remaining sandwiches.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Lightly butter the outside of both slices of each assembled sandwich. Ensure an even coating for optimal browning.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, place the buttered sandwiches in the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and the cream cheese filling is warm.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Once cooked, remove the sandwiches from the pan. For easier eating, carefully cut each sandwich in half diagonally before serving.
⏱️ 1 min