Description
Spicy and creamy “roasted jalapeno popper grilled cheese” delivers a fiery twist on classic comfort food. Melted cheese, crispy bread, and smoky peppers create an irresistible sandwich perfect for bold flavor seekers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 large jalapenos
- 2 slices crispy bacon (optional)
Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (120 grams) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Seasoning and Spread Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a scorching 400F (200C), preparing for the roasting ritual of jalapenos.
- Distribute whole jalapenos across a baking sheet, allowing them to roast for 10-12 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even blistering of their vibrant skin.
- Relocate the roasted peppers to a secure bowl, draping with plastic wrap, enabling them to steam and soften for 5 minutes.
- Carefully strip away the charred skins, delicately remove seeds (preserving some for those craving extra heat), and chop the jalapenos into fine pieces.
- Craft a creamy blend by combining cream cheese, sharp cheddar, melty Monterey Jack, chopped jalapenos, and a whisper of garlic powder until achieving a silky consistency.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with butter (or mayonnaise for an enhanced crispy exterior).
- Flip bread slices, lavishly spreading the jalapeno cheese mixture across two pieces.
- Optional: Layer crispy bacon for additional decadence, then crown with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.
- Activate a skillet or griddle at medium-low temperature, creating the perfect golden-brown canvas.
- Nestle sandwiches into the pan, allowing 3-4 minutes per side while gently pressing with a spatula to achieve a crisp, melted perfection.
- Extract the sandwiches, permit a brief cooling moment, then slice and savor the spicy, cheesy masterpiece.
Notes
- Roast jalapenos carefully to avoid burning, creating perfectly charred peppers with a smoky flavor that enhances the overall taste of the sandwich.
- Remove jalapeno seeds strategically to control spice levels, allowing heat-sensitive diners to enjoy the dish without overwhelming their palate.
- Use mayonnaise instead of butter for an extra crispy, golden-brown exterior that provides a delightful crunch and rich, tangy undertone.
- Experiment with cheese variations like pepper jack or smoked gouda to create unique flavor profiles that complement the roasted jalapenos and bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg