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Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

This grilled cheese sandwich recipe is filled with all of the ingredients that make a delicious jalapeño popper, cut into football shapes for game day!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 562 kcal
Course: Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 jalapeños
  • 8 lices white bread
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. Turn the broiler on the oven to high.
  2. Place the jalapeños under the broiler and cook for 4-5 minutes per side (or until the skin begins to bubble on all sides).
  3. In the mean time, butter each slice of white bread.
  4. Flip the bread over and spread the cream cheese on the other side.
  5. Sprinkle each slice with cheddar cheese.
  6. Once the jalapeños are roasted, remove them from the oven and place in a plastic bag.
  7. Close and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
  8. Remove the jalapeños from the bag and peel the skin from the peppers.
  9. Slice the stem off each jalapeño, then slice and de-seed each pepper.
  10. Place the sliced jalapeños on top of the cheddar cheese.
  11. Close the sandwich and place on a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  12. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
To Make Into "Football Sandwiches"
  1. Use a football cookie cutter to cut the sandwich.
  2. Use a knife to cut around the cookie cutter and remove the crusts.
  3. Use a squeeze bottle filled with blue cheese or ranch dressing to make your “football laces” on the sandwich.

Nutrition Information

Calories 562kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 789mg (33%) Potassium 178mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1415mg (28%) Vitamin C 12.5mg (14%) Calcium 569mg (57%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 562

% Daily Value*

Calories 562kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 789mg 33%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1415mg 28%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 14%
Calcium 569mg 57%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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