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Roasted Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Roasted Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Roasted Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese is a decadent twist on the classic sandwich that features a creamy, spicy filling and crispy bacon. This recipe combines the bold flavors of a jalapeño popper with the comforting texture of thick-cut Texas Toast for a truly satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 981
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium jalapeños stems removed, sliced in half, and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese (113 g) shredded, divided
  • 6 strips bacon cooked, divided
  • 4 slices Texas toast (or your bread of choice)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Brush the jalapeños with olive oil on all sides and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
    4 medium jalapeños, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  3. Roast the peppers for about 15 minutes, or until the skins begin to char slightly. Remove them from the oven and let them cool.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese, garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Mix until the texture is smooth and creamy.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  5. Once the roasted jalapeños are cool enough to handle, roughly chop them and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Butter one side of a slice of bread. On the opposite side, spread half of the cream cheese and jalapeño mixture.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  7. Top the cream cheese mixture with 3 slices of bacon and ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
    1 cup mild cheddar cheese, 6 strips bacon
  8. Place another slice of bread on top and butter the outside. Repeat these steps for the second sandwich.
  9. Add the buttered sandwich to a skillet over medium heat. Cook both sides until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted, which usually takes 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  10. Serve your Roasted Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese immediately while hot and melty.

Notes

Use room-temperature cream cheese to ensure the mixture spreads smoothly without tearing the bread. Cook the sandwiches over medium heat to allow the cheddar to melt thoroughly without burning the toast.