Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese: Why It’s a Must-Try Recipe
This Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese recipe is a must-try for any cheese lover! Packed with cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, spicy jalapeños, and optional crispy bacon, this sandwich is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 4 slices sourdough or thick sandwich bread
Cheese Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped or sliced
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
Instructions
- Mix Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, jalapeños, and bacon if using.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the mixture on two slices of bread and top with the other slices to form sandwiches. Spread butter on the outsides.
- Cook: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a panini press or grill with a weight on top.
- Adjust heat by using more jalapeños or leaving in the seeds for added spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
