Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
Creamy, spicy jalapeno popper filling with sharp cheddar melted inside crunchy buttered bread, a bar snack turned lunch hero.
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 2 jalapeños
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 4 slices sourdough
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Slice the jalapeños, removing seeds for less heat. Char them in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until blistered.
- 2
Mash the cream cheese with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and the charred jalapeños.
- 3
Spread the jalapeno mixture on 2 bread slices, pile on the cheddar, and close the sandwiches.
- 4
Butter the outsides and griddle over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until crisp and completely melted.
- 5
Rest 1 minute, slice, and serve warm.