Description
Indulge in the Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese, a perfect blend of creamy, smoky, and spicy flavors that elevate a classic comfort food. This mouthwatering sandwich features rich cream cheese mixed with roasted jalapeños and crispy bacon, all melted between two slices of buttery Texas Toast. Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or as a snack, this grilled cheese will impress your family and friends at any gathering. The satisfying crunch of the toasted bread combined with the savory filling makes each bite an experience to remember. Customize it to your liking by adjusting the spice level or adding extra ingredients. Get ready to savor every delicious moment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium jalapeños
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 6 strips cooked bacon
- 4 slices Texas toast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush halved jalapeños with olive oil and roast them cut-side down for about 15 minutes until charred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese, garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth.
- Chop roasted jalapeños and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading the cream cheese mix on one slice of bread, layering with bacon and cheddar, then topping with another slice.
- Butter the outside of each sandwich and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg