Description
Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese is a mouthwatering twist on the classic comfort food. This recipe features roasted jalapeños blended with creamy cream cheese, savory bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all sandwiched between two slices of crispy Texas Toast. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this flavorful grilled cheese is sure to impress at any gathering. With just the right amount of spice and crunch, it’s an indulgent treat that satisfies cravings while offering a fun take on a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium jalapeños
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 6 strips bacon (cooked)
- 4 slices Texas toast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- garlic salt
- black pepper
- onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve the jalapeños, brush with olive oil, and roast for about 15 minutes until slightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth.
- Chop roasted jalapeños and combine them with the cream cheese mixture.
- Butter one side of a slice of bread and spread half of the cream cheese mixture on the other side. Layer bacon and cheddar cheese on top, then place another slice of bread on top (buttered side out). Repeat for a second sandwich.
- Cook each sandwich in a preheated cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg