Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
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These stacked grilled cheese sandwiches with Grilled Provolone Cheese, Roasted Garlic, and Jalapeno Pepper are delicious. This simple-to-make Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich is perfect for lunch or those nights you want a sandwich for dinner.
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Are you looking for sandwich recipes? Try some of my other posts, like… Cobb Salad Sub Sandwich , or these delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Sandwiches
5 Tips for grilled cheese sandwiches
- Add a little mayonnaise to the butter before spreading to prevent the sandwiches from burning
- Put about 2 tsp. of olive oil in the skillet before adding the buttered bread
- Use an iron skillet
- Push the bread down with your spatula to help it crisp up on the bottom and spread the cheese more
- You can also use shredded cheese instead of sliced cheese for a more even melt
What are some variation ideas for grilled cheese?
- Add sliced pears
- Use spicy cheese
- Add dried berries or raisins
- Avocado slices are delicious on grilled cheese
- Add a slice of turkey meat
- Grilled tomato slices are another yummy addition
- Throw in some spinach leaves
Here’s What You’ll Need to make these sandwiches… Makes 6 Servings
- 1 Garlic Bulb
- Olive Oil – about 1 Tbsp.
- 6 Jalapeno peppers
- 1/8 cup of Shredded – Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 6 slices 0f Smoked Provolone cheese
- 12 slices of cooked bacon
- 12 slices of 9-grain bread
- Butter for spreading
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Delicious grilled cheese sandwiches with Jalapeno and Bacon stuffed inside.
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Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 335cal
Ingredients
For Roasted Garlic:
- 1 Garlic Bulb
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Roasted Jalapeno:
- 6 Jalapeno peppers
Cream Cheese Spread:
- 1 8 oz. cream cheese
- ⅛ cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Other:
- 6 slices Smoked Provolone cheese
- 12 slices cooked bacon
- 12 slices 9-grain bread
- 1 8 oz. Butter for spreading
Instructions
- Set the oven to 425 degrees
Roasting Garlic:
- Peel the loose skin off of the garlic. Cut the top off of the garlic, and place it in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil. Pull the foil up and around the garlic, pour the olive oil over the garlic. Salt the top of the garlic
- Close the foil
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until garlic is soft
Roasted Jalapeno:
- Cut the tops off of the Jalapeno Peppers. Cut them in half, and use a knife to get rid of the seeds, and the ribs
- Place those on a baking sheet, skin side up and broil for a few minutes – until the tops are charred a little
- Let those cool, then peel the skins off
Cream Cheese Spread:
- Grab a small bowl, and add the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and the Roasted garlic
- Mix together
Assembling:
- Spread butter on 2 slices of bread, place one butter side down on a non-stick skillet
- Add a slice of provolone
- 2 slices of bacon
- spread a large spoonful of cream cheese mixture, add 2 pieces of Jalapeno peppers, top with another slice of buttered bread
- Grill the sandwich over medium/high heat until both sides are golden brown and repeat with the remaining ingredients
Notes
Best when served immediately
Nutrition facts are only an estimate
Nutrition
Calories: 335cal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 3mg
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