Description
A creamy, crunchy, and a little spicy grilled cheese sandwich inspired by jalapeno poppers, perfect for a cozy meal or snack.
Ingredients
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For the jalapeno popper filling
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 Roasted or fresh jalapenos, chopped small (Adjust based on spice preference.)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar or a cheddar blend
- 1 tsp Garlic powder (Or a tiny bit of fresh garlic.)
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 4 strips Cooked bacon, chopped (Save some strips for layering.)
For assembling the sandwich
- 4 slices Bread (sourdough, white, or Texas toast) (Choose sturdy bread.)
- 4 slices Cheese (cheddar for flavor and mozzarella or Monterey Jack for melt)
- 2 tbsp Butter (For spreading on bread.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook bacon until crisp, then chop it and set aside.
- Mix cream cheese, chopped jalapenos, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, seasonings, and some of the bacon in a bowl until well combined.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
Assembly and Cooking
- Build the sandwich: Place one slice of bread (butter side out) in the skillet, add a cheese slice, add jalapeno cream cheese filling, more bacon, another cheese slice, and top with another slice of bread.
- Cook in a skillet over medium low to medium heat until the bread is golden brown, then flip and repeat.
- Cover the pan for a minute or two to help the cheese melt.
Notes
Serve with tomato soup or a simple salad. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
