Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
These Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are a delicious twist on the classic grilled cheese. This recipe takes all the flavors of a jalapeno popper and combines them with gooey melted cheese between two crispy slices of bread.
We love sandwiches, and grilled cheeses are always a favorite in our house. So, when we came up with this new twist on the classic grilled cheese, we knew we had to share it with our readers. This recipe adds a little bit of heat and a lot of flavor to the traditional sandwich.
Table of contents
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a great way to add extra flavor and spice to this classic sandwich.
- It’s a budget-friendly meal because you don’t have to spend a lot of money at the grocery store.
- It is also great for dinner, lunch, or even an after-school snack!
Do you love Jalapeno Poppers? If so, next time you may want to give these Jalapeno Popper Wontons a try!
🛒Ingredients
You will need these basic ingredients to help you make these cheesy sandwiches. Pick these ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store so that you can take your lunch or dinner to the next level.
- jalapenos
- cream cheese
- crispy bacon
- Monterey jack cheese slices
- Sharp cheddar cheese slices
- Italian bread
- Cilantro
- Butter
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make This Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep the jalapeno peppers, and fill with cream cheese.
Bake the jalapeno in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Once cooled chop into pieces.
Build the sandwiches by layering cheese, bacon, cilantro, and chopped jalapenos on the bread.
Spread butter on the bread and then toast in a skillet until the bread is brown and the cheese is melted.
🥄 Equipment
You will need a few kitchen tools to help you make these jalapeno grilled cheese sandwiches. This is what you will need:
- sharp knife
- spoon
- small bowl
- baking sheet
- large skillet
🥫 Storage
Storage – These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store them in an airtight container or storage bag in the fridge for up to two days.
Reheating – The best way to reheat a grilled cheese is in the air fryer. Cook it at 350 degrees for 3-4 minutes. You can also reheat it in a skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Serve With
We love to serve grilled cheese sandwiches with sides such as potato chips, french fries, or even this Creamy Tomato Spinach Sausage Soup.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to help you make the best jalapeno popper grilled cheese sandwich possible.
- Use a hearty bread like Italian, sourdough, or Tuscan bread.
- If you are not a fan of a lot of butter on the outside of your grilled cheese, you can melt the butter and brush it on lightly.
- Mayo also makes a delicious condiment to put on the outside of your bread for the perfect toast.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can make the jalapeno poppers ahead, and then assemble the sandwiches when you are ready to cook them.
🍽 More Jalapeno Popper Recipes
Do you enjoy jalapeno poppers? If so, try these delicious recipes:
🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
Equipment
- sharp knife
- Spoon
- small bowl
- baking sheet
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 3-4 jalapenos
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 9 slices crispy bacon
- 6 Monterey jack cheese slices
- 6 Sharp cheddar cheese slices
- 6 slices Italian bread
- Cilantro
- Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds and membranes. (Wear gloves to avoid irritation from the jalapeño oils.)
- Spoon the cream cheese into each jalapeño half, filling them generously.
- Place them on a baking sheet at bake for about 25 minutes.
- Layer the cheese slices on the bread, then add the slices of bacon and chopped cilantro.
- Once the poppers have cooled, cut into bite sized pieces and layer them on the sandwich and close.
- Spread the butter on the top and bottom of the sandwich, and cook on a skillet until bread is browned and cheese is melted.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
