Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A delicious sandwich recipe combining creamy and spicy cheese with toasted bread, perfect for a quick meal.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 frying pan or skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 butter knife
- 1 cheese grater optional
Ingredients
- 8 slices bread Your choice, such as white or sourdough.
- 4 tablespoons butter Softened.
- 1 cup cream cheese Softened.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped jalapeños Fresh or pickled.
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. This will be your spicy cheese filling.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of the butter on one side of each slice of bread. These will be the outside of the sandwiches.
- Lay 4 slices of the bread, butter side down, in the frying pan over medium heat.
- Divide the cheese mixture evenly among the 4 slices of bread in the pan. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread, butter side up, to form sandwiches.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwiches using a spatula.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes, pressing down lightly with the spatula, until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the pan and let them rest for a minute before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your spice preference. You can use a variety of cheeses according to your taste. Serve with a side of pickles or marinara sauce for dipping.