Description
Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese is a mouthwatering twist on the classic sandwich that combines creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños, all nestled between crispy, buttery sourdough bread. Perfect for game day or a cozy night in, this quick and easy recipe guarantees a flavor-packed experience that will leave your taste buds dancing. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a delicious comfort food ready to share (or not!).
Ingredients
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- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely dicing the jalapeños.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and jalapeños until smooth.
- Butter one side of each slice of sourdough generously.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and place one slice of bread butter-side down.
- Spoon the cheesy mixture onto the bread and top with the second slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sauté diced jalapeños in butter before adding them to the filling. Feel free to substitute sharp cheddar with pepper jack for an added kick or add crispy bacon for extra texture.