Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese. This savory sandwich combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with the bold flavor of roasted jalapeños and crispy bacon, all melted between buttery Texas Toast. Perfect for a quick lunch, cozy dinner, or to impress guests, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that will have everyone reaching for more. Plus, it’s easy to make and ready in just 33 minutes!
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 oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush halved jalapeños with olive oil and roast for 15 minutes until slightly charred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth.
- Chop cooled jalapeños and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble sandwiches with buttered bread, cream cheese mixture, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg