Description
This Jalapeño Popper Sandwich is a spicy twist on a classic grilled cheese, featuring a creamy blend of cheeses, crispy bacon, and fresh jalapeños sandwiched between slices of hearty bread.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (such as sourdough or Texas toast)
Cheese Spread:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Filling:
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños (thinly sliced)
Spread:
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
Instructions
- Cheese Spread: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar, and Monterey Jack until well combined.
- Assembly: Spread the cheese mixture evenly on two slices of bread. Layer with bacon slices and fresh jalapeño rounds. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
- Cooking: On the outside of each sandwich, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side and softened butter on the other for crisp browning. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in.
- You can also use pickled jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce to the cheese spread for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
