Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 sandwiches
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Calories
502 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Description
The sandwiches begin with a jalapeño cream cheese mixture blended with sour cream and finely chopped jalapeños to add fresh heat. Each ciabatta roll is sliced horizontally, with the rounded top trimmed to create a flat surface. Butter is spread on the cut sides, helping achieve a golden crust during grilling.
The filling features the cream cheese mixture, a layer of crushed tortilla chips for texture, and shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese for meltiness and flavor. Cooking the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted yields a sandwich with a mix of creamy, spicy, crunchy, and gooey elements.
This sandwich works well for casual lunches or snacks that offer a twist on classic grilled cheese through the addition of jalapeños and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 4 tablespoons jalapeños about 2 small jalapeños, or to taste, seeded and chopped
- 4 ciabatta rolls sandwich
- 8 teaspoons butter softened
- 16 tortilla chips crushed
- 1 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and chopped jalapeños in a small bowl. Set aside. Preheat skillet over medium heat.
- Slice each roll in half horizontally, then slice the rounded tops off the ciabatta rolls to make a flat top half. Spread 1 teaspoon butter on the doughy cut side of the bottom bun and 1 teaspoon butter on the now flattened top bun. Place 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture, 1/4 of the crushed chips, and 1/4 of the shredded cheese on the non-buttered side of the bottom bun. Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich and place the sandwich on the hot skillet. Repeat with the other sandwiches.
- Grill until lightly browned and flip over, about 3 to 5 minutes; continue grilling until cheese is melted and the second side is golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh jalapeños adjusted to your heat preference by seeding and chopping finely.
- Butter the cut sides of the biscuits to ensure a crispy, golden exterior when grilling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1158IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 286mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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