Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese 🌶️

Creamy, spicy jalapeno popper filling with sharp cheddar melted inside crunchy buttered bread, a bar snack turned lunch hero.

20 min · Beginner · 620 cal · 21g protein · $1.90/serving · American

20minutes
2servings
620calories
21gprotein
$1.90per serving

Ingredients (serves 2)

  • 2 jalapeños
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 4 slices sourdough
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the jalapeños, removing seeds for less heat. Char them in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until blistered.

  2. 2

    Mash the cream cheese with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and the charred jalapeños.

  3. 3

    Spread the jalapeno mixture on 2 bread slices, pile on the cheddar, and close the sandwiches.

  4. 4

    Butter the outsides and griddle over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until crisp and completely melted.

  5. 5

    Rest 1 minute, slice, and serve warm.

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