Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese. This decadent sandwich features a creamy filling made with roasted jalapeños, smooth cream cheese, crispy bacon, and gooey cheddar cheese, all nestled between thick slices of Texas toast. Perfect for a cozy lunch or as a party appetizer, this dish is sure to impress with its delightful balance of spicy and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 6 strips bacon, cooked, divided
- 4 slices Texas toast, or your bread of choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush jalapeños with olive oil and roast for about 15 minutes until charred.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder until creamy.
- Chop cooled jalapeños and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble sandwiches by buttering bread, spreading the filling, adding bacon and cheese, then topping with another slice of bread.
- Grill in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (204g)
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg