Jalapeño Popper Sourdough Grilled Cheese
This is comfort food taken to the next level- a perfect mix of spicy, creamy, and SUPER cheesy. The thick-cut artisan bread gets perfectly golden and crispy while keeping all that melty goodness inside.
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices artisan sourdough bread
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 jalapeños seeded and finely diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
Optional Add-Ins:
- 4 slices crispy bacon
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Mix. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, and salt. If using bacon or chicken, fold it in now.
- Assemble. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Flip two slices over and spread with the cream cheese mixture. Top with sliced cheddar. Put bacon slides on top
- Close. Place remaining bread slices on top, buttered side up.
- Cook. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip. Carefully turn the sandwiches over and cook another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the bread is crispy.
- Rest. Let sandwiches rest for 2 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- For extra-melty cheese, cover the skillet with a lid while cooking. And if you're adding chicken, warm it slightly before adding it to the sandwich.
- Bread tip: A rustic sourdough or country white bread works perfectly here- you want nice thick slices that can hold up to all that cheese!
Nutrition
Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2150IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 673mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 645kcal