Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food fusion with Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese. This delightful dish features gooey cheddar and cream cheese, perfectly balanced with spicy jalapeños, all nestled between buttery, crispy sourdough bread. Ideal for game day or a cozy evening at home, this grilled cheese is an explosion of flavor that elevates your snack game to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup shredded aged cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the sourdough thickly and shredding the cheddar.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with chopped jalapeños and shredded cheddar until creamy.
- Spread butter generously on one side of each bread slice.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer the jalapeño-cheese mixture and top with another slice of bread (butter side facing out).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and cheese melts thoroughly.
- Slice and serve hot, optionally with salsa or dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg