Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese recipe. A spicy twist on the classic sandwich, featuring creamy cheeses, roasted jalapeños, and crispy bacon if desired, all grilled to perfection between slices of sourdough bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Butter:
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 roasted jalapeños (peeled, seeded, and sliced)
- 4 strips cooked bacon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Butter one side of each slice of bread and set aside.
- Make Cheese Spread: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the cream cheese mixture on two slices of bread. Layer with jalapeño slices, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and bacon if using. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side out.
- Cook Grilled Cheese: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, keep some jalapeño seeds in.
- You can roast jalapeños under a broiler or over an open flame until blistered.
- Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
