Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese
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Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese
Description
This grilled cheese starts by mixing softened cream cheese with diced jalapeños, garlic powder, and parmesan to create a flavorful filling. The mixture is spread over two slices of thick sourdough bread, which are then topped with sliced cheddar cheese and another slice to form the sandwiches. Brushing the outsides of the bread with mayonnaise before cooking adds a crisp, golden finish.
Cooking over low heat in a skillet allows the cheese to melt evenly without burning the bread. The result is a sandwich with crispy, buttery crusts enclosing a creamy, cheesy filling that carries a gentle heat from the jalapeños and a subtle sharpness from the parmesan and cheddar.
This grilled cheese is ideal as a snack or quick meal when a comforting but flavorful dish is desired. It pairs well with simple sides like a green salad, tomato soup, or fresh cut vegetables to balance its richness.
Ingredients
- 4 lices sourdough bread thick cut
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper or to taste, diced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese sliced
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Mix well.
- Spread jalapeño filling over 2 of the slices of bread. Top with cheddar cheese and remaining slice of bread.
- Spread mayonnaise over the outside of each slice of bread.
- Preheat a small skillet over low heat. Place mayonnaise side down in the skillet.
- Grill until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and grill the other side until golden.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 783 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 783 | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1239mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1340IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 17.8mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 566mg | 57% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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