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Jalapeno popper grilled cheese.
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Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

This deliciously cheesy jalapeño popper grilled cheese recipe comes complete with bacon, sliced cheddar cheese and a jalapeño cream cheese spread.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Fat 85
Carbs 34
Protein 25
Yield 2

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Spread

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Sandwich

  • 4 slices bacon uncooked
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4 slices white sandwich bread
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • First, microwave the bacon. Line a large, microwave-safe plate with 3 pieces of paper towel. Then, place the bacon on the plate.
  • Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Carefully flip bacon over and continue microwaving for an additional 3 minutes.
  • After 6 minutes continue microwaving in increments of 30-60 seconds until your bacon reaches its desired doneness. Set the bacon aside.
    bacon wrapped in paper on a white surface.
  • Next, make the cream cheese spread. Add the cream cheese, minced jalapño, garlic powder, and kosher salt to a bowl and blend using a hand mixer until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Set aside.
    a white bowl of whipped cream with chives on it.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on each slice of bread.
    a slice of bread with cream cheese on a cutting board.
  • Next, spread ¼ cup of the jalapeño cream cheese onto the unbuttered side of 1 slice of each sandwich. Layer two slices of cheese and 2 strips of bacon on top of the cream cheese.
    a sandwich with bacon and cheese on a cutting board.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
    a toasted piece of bread in a frying pan.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

  • Kick the jalapeño cream cheese up a notch and don’t seed the jalapeños. This will make a spicier sandwich.
  • The leftover cream cheese is great on crackers or bagels.
  • You can sub any bread in this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 986kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 85g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g