Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese! This mouthwatering sandwich combines creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and spicy roasted jalapeños for a delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese. Perfect for casual dinners, game day snacks, or cozy nights in, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, you can impress family and friends with a dish that offers rich flavors and satisfying textures. Serve it with fresh salads or tangy dipping sauces for an elevated meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 6 strips bacon, cooked, divided
- 4 slices Texas toast, or your bread of choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush halved jalapeños with olive oil and roast cut side down for about 15 minutes until slightly charred. Cool before chopping.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth.
- Fold in chopped jalapeños.
- Assemble sandwiches: Butter one side of each slice of bread; spread half the cream cheese mixture on the unbuttered side, layer bacon and cheddar cheese, top with another slice of bread buttered outside.
- Grill in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg