Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Make a spicy and creamy grilled cheese sandwich inspired by jalapeño poppers. This recipe yields a crispy exterior and a fully melted, flavorful interior.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices, drained and finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly onto one side of each slice of bread.
- Place the two slices together so the cheese mixture faces inward, forming the sandwich.
- Spread the softened butter evenly on the outside surfaces of the sandwich (the sides that will touch the pan).
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- Place the sandwich in the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula occasionally, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook the sandwich slowly over lower heat to allow the cheese time to melt fully before the bread burns.
- If you prefer fresh jalapeños, blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes before chopping to reduce the raw heat.
- Serve with a side of ranch dressing or a drizzle of honey for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 95
