Description
Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese is a sensational twist on the beloved classic. This indulgent sandwich features a creamy filling made from roasted jalapeños and rich cream cheese, layered with crispy bacon and melty cheddar cheese, all pressed between buttery slices of Texas Toast. Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or as a comforting snack, this gourmet grilled cheese is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its perfect blend of savory and spicy flavors. Easy to make and highly customizable, it’s an irresistible treat that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium jalapeños
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 6 strips cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Texas Toast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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.
- Allow jalapeños to cool, then mix with cream cheese, garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder in a bowl until smooth.
- Chop roasted jalapeños and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread, adding bacon and cheddar cheese, then topping with another slice of bread.
- Butter the outside of each sandwich and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg