Roasted Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
A deliciously spicy twist on a classic sandwich using roasted jalapenos, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon.
Equipment
- oven
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Jalapeno Filling
- 4 medium jalapeños stems removed, sliced in half, and seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 6 strips bacon cooked, divided
Bread and Butter
- 4 slices Texas toast or your bread of choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush the jalapeños with the olive oil on all sides and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for about 15 minutes, or until the skin of the jalapeños begins to char slightly.
- Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- To a medium mixing bowl, add cream cheese, garlic salt, pepper, and onion powder. Mix until creamy.
- Once the jalapeños are cool enough to handle, roughly chop them and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
Cooking
- Butter one side of one slice of bread. On the opposite side, spread half of the cream cheese mixture. Top the cream cheese mixture with 3 slices of bacon and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Top with another slice of bread and butter the outside.
- Repeat these steps with the remaining bread.
- Add the buttered sandwich to a skillet and cook both sides over medium heat until the bread is toasted and the cheese is completely melted (3-5 minutes per side). Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg
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