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Indulge in a Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich, where every bite reveals gooey melted cheese and spicy jalapeños. Stacked on a white plate, the top piece is enticingly half-eaten, inviting you to savor its deliciousness.
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Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich is spicy, cheesy, and so delicious.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

For Jalapeno Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 12 jalapenos sliced in half & deseeded & broiled
  • 3 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese or use 1/3 less fat
  • 2-3 tbsp whole milk start with 2 tbsp
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper omit if you can’t handle heat
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 tsp salt use less or more
  • 1/2 cup medium cheddar cheese, grated for cream cheese mixture

For Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  • 8 slices whole wheat bread 2 slices per sandwich
  • glaze of butter
  • spread mixture, see above divided into 4
  • 1 cup medium cheddar cheese, grated for the sandwich, divided into 4

Instructions

  • Set the oven to BROIL HIGH!
  • Start by slicing and deseeding the jalapeno poppers.  You really need 12 poppers at least, I ended up doing this in 2 batches since I wasn’t sure how many to use initially.
  • Into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, keep checking after 10 minutes on broil.
  • Cream Cheese Spread - In the meantime, make the cream cheese spread.  Add cream cheese and milk to a bowl.
  • Season with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
  • Mix.
  • Grate enough cheddar cheese for the cream cheese spread and the sandwiches.
  • Add 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese to the cream cheese spread.
  • Mix well.  Check for seasonings at this point.
  • Check on the jalapeno poppers, this is what they should look like.  Love the taste of broiled jalapeno.  
  • Assemble - Spread the cream cheese spread on each slice of bread.  
  • Top a slice of bread with cheese.
  • Then top with jalapeno.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet on low to medium heat (dial 3).  Once hot, glaze with very little butter.  I highly recommend using a cast-iron skillet for that enhanced flavor.
  • Gently place both slices of bread on the skillet.  
  • After about a minute or 2, top the jalapeno with cheddar cheese.
  • Place the other slice of bread over the cheese.
  • Cook on both sides until done.  Split in half and serve immediately.  
  • Repeat the assemble steps for the next sandwich.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1.061IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 2mg