Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese. This delightful sandwich elevates the classic grilled cheese experience by combining creamy cream cheese, crispy bacon, and smoky roasted jalapeños between two slices of golden Texas Toast. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack, this recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with flavor that will please even the pickiest eaters. In just about 30 minutes, you can enjoy a comforting meal that’s ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy night in or a gathering with friends.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush jalapeños with olive oil and roast for about 15 minutes until slightly charred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese, garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder until creamy.
- Chop the roasted jalapeños and mix them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble the sandwiches by spreading the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread, topping with 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 until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg