Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese. This mouthwatering twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich features spicy roasted jalapeños, creamy cheese filling, and crispy bacon, all beautifully layered between buttery Texas toast. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish promises a delightful crunch and an explosion of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. With its customizable spice level and rich taste, it’s sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium jalapeños
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon
- 4 slices Texas toast
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush halved jalapeños with olive oil and roast for about 15 minutes until slightly charred.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese with garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth.
- Chop the roasted jalapeños and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, layer half the cream cheese mix, three bacon strips, and half a cup of cheddar cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, cook each sandwich for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and melty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg