Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Roasted Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese recipe. Creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon come together between buttery, toasted bread for a delicious twist on a classic sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Jalapenos:
- 4 medium jalapeños, halved, seeded, stems removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped
- 4 slices thick-cut bread, such as Texas toast
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roast jalapeños with olive oil until slightly charred.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Combine softened cream cheese, garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Fold in roasted jalapeños.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Butter bread slices, spread cream cheese mixture, bacon, and cheddar cheese between slices. Cook sandwiches in a skillet until golden and cheese melts.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for a unique flavor.
- Make it vegetarian by omitting the bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Jalapeno popper, Grilled cheese, Comfort food, Sandwich recipe
