Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese recipe. It’s a flavorful twist on a classic favorite, combining creamy cheeses, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon between slices of buttery sourdough bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices sourdough or thick sandwich bread
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
For the filling:
For assembly:
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, jalapeños, bacon (if using), and garlic powder until well combined.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the mixture evenly on two slices of bread, then top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches. Spread butter on the outside of each slice of bread.
- Grill the sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños to taste depending on your heat preference.
- You can substitute pickled jalapeños for a tangier bite.
- This sandwich pairs perfectly with tomato soup or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
