5 from 33 votes
VEGAN JALAPEÑO POPPER GRILLED CHEESE
The Vegan Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese sandwich combines vegan cream cheese spread and cheddar-style slices with fresh and pickled jalapeños for a spicy, melty filling between crispy, buttery bread. This vegan grilled cheese offers a layered heat with fresh chili and pickled slices while mimicking the creamy texture and cheesy flavor of classic jalapeño poppers, making it a satisfying plant-based sandwich.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lices bread your favorite variety
- 2 TBSP cream cheese style spread Daiya Plain brand
- 2 cheddar style slices Daiya brand
- 1 jalapeño fresh
- 2-3 TBSP jalapeño pickled, slices
- 1-2 TBSP vegan buttery spread as needed, of choice
Instructions
- First prep your jalapeño. Remove the stem and slice in half, removing the seeds and veins to dull a bit of the heat. Or leave them in for an extra spicy sandwich! Chop finely and set aside.
- Spread one side of your bread with Daiya cream cheese and top with the chopped/minced jalapeño.
- Top the second slice with Daiya Cheddar Style Slices and top with the pickled jalapeño slices.
- Close your sandwich and, for an extra golden crust, spread the outside of each slice of bread with vegan buttery spread or coconut oil.
- Next heat a pan to medium heat with some extra buttery spread or coconut oil. Once hot, add your sandwich.
- Use a spatula to press down on the grilled cheese, and feel free to pop a clear pot lid on top to help melt the slices. Before flipping, add a little more spread/oil if your pan is dry. Pop your lid back on if you're using one and grill each side until golden brown.
- Melty grilled cheese trick: For the meltiest sandwich ever, pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds or so after grilling for the most epic vegan cheese pull of all time! It's a bit dreamy.
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Notes
- Adjust the heat level by removing or retaining jalapeño seeds and veins to taste.
- Spread the outside of the bread with vegan buttery spread or coconut oil for a golden, crisp crust.
- Press the sandwich while grilling and use a pot lid to encourage cheese melting.
- Use vegan cream cheese and cheddar-style slices to preserve plant-based dietary needs.
- Nutrition information should be checked individually as values vary with brand and quantity.
Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Sodium
687mg
(29%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
513IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 687mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 513IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.