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Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

A decadent mashup of spicy jalapeno poppers and crispy grilled cheese, featuring a creamy bacon-jalapeno filling and melted cheddar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Components
  • 4 slices Sourdough or thick white bread
  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 Jalapeños fresh, seeded and diced
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese shredded (or 4 slices)
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Butter or Mayonnaise for grilling

Equipment

  • Skillet or Griddle
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, and garlic powder until well combined.
  2. Lay out bread slices. Place half of the cheddar cheese on two slices of bread.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture generously over the cheddar layer.
  4. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and cover with the top slices of bread.
  5. Butter the outside of the sandwiches (or spread with mayonnaise).
  6. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the pan.
  7. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
  8. Let rest for 1 minute before cutting in half to serve.

Notes

For extra heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add a splash of hot sauce to the cream cheese mix.