Name: Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium jalapeños, stems removed, sliced in half, and seeded; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; ½ teaspoon garlic salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided; 6 strips bacon, cooked, divided; 4 slices Texas toast (or your bread of choice); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Description

This Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese combines the creamy, spicy flavors of jalapeño poppers with the comforting gooeyness of a grilled cheese sandwich. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, this sandwich is sure to impress with its bold flavors and crispy texture.

Ingredients

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4 medium jalapeños, stems removed, sliced in half, and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
6 strips bacon, cooked, divided
4 slices Texas toast (or your bread of choice)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

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Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roast Jalapeños:
Brush the sliced jalapeños with olive oil on all sides and place them on the prepared baking sheet, cut side down. Roast for about 15 minutes, or until the skin of the jalapeños begins to char slightly. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Mix until creamy.
Chop Jalapeños:
Once the jalapeños are cool enough to handle, roughly chop them and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
Assemble Sandwiches:
Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the opposite side of two slices, spread half of the cream cheese and jalapeño mixture. Top with 3 strips of bacon and ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Place another slice of bread on top, buttered side facing out. Repeat for the second sandwich.
Cook Sandwiches:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the assembled sandwiches to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Press down gently with a spatula for even cooking.
Serve:
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately while hot and melty.

Notes

For an extra kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture.
If you prefer a milder sandwich, you can substitute poblano peppers for the jalapeños.
For a gourmet twist, try using smoked cheddar or pepper jack cheese instead of mild cheddar.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Main Course, Lunch
Method: Roasting and Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories: 600
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 110mg