Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
This indulgent Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese combines baked cream cheese-stuffed jalapeños with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses between thick slices of bread, grilled to golden, melty perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices thick Italian or white bread
- Several pats of butter
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Halve the jalapeños and remove seeds and membranes.
- Stuff each half with about 1 oz cream cheese, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
- Place cheddar on two slices of bread and Monterey Jack on the other two. Chop baked jalapeños and divide over cheddar. Add cilantro if desired.
- Assemble sandwiches and butter the outsides.
- Grill sandwiches in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden and cheese is melted, flipping once.
Notes
- Mix chopped jalapeño with cream cheese for even distribution.
- Use pepper-jack cheese for extra spice.
- Rustic bread enhances texture and flavor.
- Add cumin or taco seasoning to cream cheese for a kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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