1: Mix together all the ingredients for the jalapeño popper cream cheese.
2: Cook your bacon until crispy, about 3-5 minutes under the broiler.
3: Preheat a large frying pan over medium heat.
4: Spread the outside of the bread with softened butter and press panko breadcrumbs into the butter.
5: Spread the jalapeño popper cream cheese evenly on the other side of the bread.
6: Top one side with fresh jalapeño rings and the other with grated mozzarella cheese.
7: Place the bread in the preheated frying pan, panko side down, and cover to steam.
8: Cook until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted, about 5-6 minutes.
9: Add crispy bacon to the cheesy side, close the sandwich, remove from pan.
10: Cut in half diagonally and enjoy.
