Description
This Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a spicy twist on the classic comfort food. Filled with a creamy blend of cheeses, pickled jalapeños, and crispy bacon, it’s a flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 6 strips bacon
Cheese Filling:
- 6 tablespoons garlic and herb cream cheese, softened
- 2 ounces freshly grated Cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces freshly grated Monterey Jack
- 2 to 4 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, finely chopped, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, optional
Assembly:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, optional
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Add the bacon to a skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, then drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Make the filling: Combine cream cheese, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, jalapeños, cumin, and chopped bacon in a bowl.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Butter bread slices, spread filling on 2 slices, and top with remaining slices.
- Toast the sandwiches: Cook in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Best served fresh, but filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
