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Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Delicious Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich featuring crispy bacon and creamy cheese filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Ingredients
  

Bacon and Cheese Filling

  • 6 strips bacon
  • 6 tablespoons garlic and herb cream cheese softened
  • 2 ounces freshly grated Cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces freshly grated Monterey Jack
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons pickled jalapeños finely chopped, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin optional
  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on a paper towel.
  • Mix cream cheese, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, jalapeños, and cumin in a bowl, then add chopped bacon.
  • Butter one side of each slice of bread and spread the filling on two slices. Top with remaining slices, buttered side out.
  • Toast the sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat, adding Parmesan on top if desired, until golden brown on both sides.
  • Allow to cool briefly, slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

The filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Allow to come to room temperature before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bacon, comfort food, creamy cheese, grilled cheese, jalapeno popper, sandwich
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