Jalapeno poppers are just one of those appetizers that’s begging to be turned into a sandwich. I mean, it already has two kinds of cheese, spicy chile heat, crispy breadcrumbs, and sometimes even bacon. Honestly, what more does a sandwich need? Slap all of these things together into a quick and easy grilled cheese and jalapeno popper bliss in sandwich form is yours to be had—it’s crunchy, cheesy, spicy, and creamy all at the same time.
The Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make the grilled cheese. Cheese: You’ll need cream cheese, plus sharp cheddar for some tangy saltiness and cheese-pull action.
Seasonings: Just a touch of garlic powder and salt.
Jalapeno: A single diced jalapeno pepper provides enough flavor and mild heat for two grilled cheeses. I like to remove the seeds and ribs, but feel free to keep them in to bump up the heat.
Bread: I love a sliced sourdough, as it has great flavor and crisps up beautifully, but French or white sandwich bread will also work.
Mayonnaise: While you can use butter for the bread, I like mayonnaise here, as it helps the bread really crisp up and has a more neutral flavor than butter.
Bacon: A few slices of cooked bacon are welcome here, but entirely optional. How to Make Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
You’ll start by making a spreadable filling for the grilled cheese by mashing softened cream cheese with garlic powder and salt. Stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese and diced fresh jalapeno, then spread the filling onto bread that’s been coated on one side with mayonnaise. Top with cooked bacon slices if desired, before closing up the sandwiches….