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Close-up of two stacked grilled cheese sandwiches on parchment paper. Melted cheddar, bacon, and scallions ooze from crispy toasted bread, creating a warm, savory appeal.

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

Zuzana Paar
When I want something comforting with a little kick, I always turn to Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese. It’s a Southern spin on a classic sandwich. Crispy, melty, and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 891 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet or Frying Pan
  • Spatula (for flipping)
  • Stove or cooktop

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons jalapenos chopped (seeds and membranes removed)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 slices bread
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon fully cooked
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, chopped jalapeños, and garlic powder. Mix everything together until smooth.
  • Place two slices of bread on a clean surface. Add two slices of cheddar cheese to each piece of bread.
  • Divide the cream cheese mixture between the two sandwiches. Spread it evenly over the cheese from edge to edge.
  • Cut the cooked bacon slices in half. Place them on top of the cream cheese mixture on each sandwich.
  • Add two more slices of cheddar cheese on top of the bacon. Close each sandwich with another slice of bread.
  • Brush the melted butter on the outer sides of each sandwich. Make sure the butter covers the bread evenly.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet, buttered side down. Cook for 3–4 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook the other side for another 3–4 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the bread is golden.
  • Remove the sandwiches from the skillet. Cut each one in half and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 891kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 72gSaturated Fat: 40gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 1302mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2305IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 621mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Grilled Cheese, jalapeno, Jalapeno main dish, Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese
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