Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bread that will have you craving more. Perfect for cozy nights or game-day gatherings, this sandwich is not just delicious but also a crowd-pleaser that promises to elevate your snack game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or Texas toast
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh or pickled jalapeños, chopped
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing jalapeños and shredding the cheddar cheese if necessary.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with garlic powder and chopped jalapeños until smooth.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, layer cheddar cheese followed by the cream cheese mixture and more cheddar.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place sandwiches butter-side down. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown before flipping.
- Press down gently after flipping to ensure the cheese melts evenly. Cook until both sides are crispy and golden.
- Remove from skillet, slice diagonally, and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping cheddar for pepper jack or incorporating crispy bacon. Experiment with different types of bread like ciabatta for unique tastes.