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A stacked grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheddar, bacon, and creamy filling on toasted bread, placed on parchment paper with a cloth and bread loaf in the background.

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

Chef Jenn
Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese takes your classic grilled cheese to a whole new level. With a creamy, spicy jalapeño filling, crisp bacon, and melty cheddar, this sandwich is crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1018 kcal

Equipment

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
 

  • Combine the cream cheese, chopped jalapeños, and garlic powder in a small mixing bowl.
  • Lay two slices of bread on a clean surface and top each with two slices of cheese.
  • Divide the cream cheese jalapeño filling onto each sandwich and spread out edge-to-edge.
  • Cut the slices of bacon in half and place on the sandwiches over top of the jalapeño filling.
  • Top with the remaining slices of cheese and the remaining slices of bread to complete two sandwiches.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brush the melted butter onto the outward-facing sides of the bread on each sandwich. Place the sandwiches on the skillet and cook until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove the sandwiches from the heat, cut in half, and serve hot.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use thick-cut bacon for more crunch and flavor.
  • Try pickled jalapeños for tang, or leave some seeds in if you like more heat.
  • Use a sandwich press or a heavy pan to press the sandwiches slightly for more even browning.
  • If you're making several, keep finished sandwiches warm in a 200°F oven while you work in batches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 1018kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 31gFat: 85gSaturated Fat: 45gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1526mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2330IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 617mgIron: 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 bacon grilled cheese, jalapeño popper grilled cheese, spicy grilled cheese
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