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A Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich perfectly combines sweet, spicy, savory, salty and creamy together!
Back in 2012, it seemed like Pinterest was trending Jalapeno Popper everything. And because I love all things jalapeno popper-y, my Pinterest boards were full of them! One night. I tried the grilled cheese version.
This recipe calls for goat cheese, which, in my opinion, tastes like oily goat hair would taste if it ever accidentally got in your mouth. So I substituted cream cheese instead. Mascarpone or Neufchatel are other great options.
I also experimented with the jellies to see what flavors worked well together. Concord grape jelly was a good substitute for apricot jam. I know these ingredients sound weird, but they come together very well.
You have salty, sweet, creamy, crunchy, tangy, spicy…and it works! So try something new tonight-you might like it!
Other Jalapeno Popper Recipes you’ll love
- Jalapeno Popper Mummies
- Crack Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
- Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken
- Other Sweet and Spicy recipes
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich perfectly combines sweet, spicy, savory, salty and creamy together!
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 782kcal
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread divided
- 2 ounces cream cheese, mascarpone or Neufchatel softened
- 2 slices cooked bacon chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper blackened
- 1 tablespoon fruit preserves apricot or Concord grape
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- 1 jalapeno pepperSet the oven to broil and cook the jalapeno until the skin blackens and blisters. Remove the jalapeno from the oven and transfer immediately into a plastic bag or other sealed container. Seal and let steam until cool enough to handle, about 10-20 minutes. Remove blackened skin. If you are not a fan of heat, slice open the pepper and remove the seeds and ribs.
- 2 slices sourdough bread, 2 slices cooked bacon, 1 jalapeno pepper, 2 ounces cream cheese, mascarpone or NeufchatelSpread one of the slices of bread with the cheese. Top with roasted jalapeno peppers, then bacon.
- 2 slices sourdough bread, 1 tablespoon fruit preserves, 1 tablespoon butterSpread the other piece of bread with the preserves, and put on top of the other piece. Butter each side of the sandwich, and toast in saucepan over medium heat until bread is toasted, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Nutrition
Calories: 782kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1314mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1268IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 5mg
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Pure Grace Farms says
I am embarrassed to admit I have never tasted mascarpone cheese before. I’m not sure why. With all the recipes coming out now with this particular cheese, I may have to pick some up and give it a try. Your recipe looks like a great place to start.
Blessings,
Shari
Nicole Burkholder says
Don’t be embarrassed! 🙂 I don’t use it very often at all. I prefer the sweeter taste of cream cheese, but if you like tangy cheese or even (gag) goat cheese, then mascarpone would be a good choice. Let me know if you try the sandwich, I’d love to know what you think!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
Now see, I would make this with goat cheese. Love the stuff! The trick is to finding a brand, texture , flavor and style that you like because they are all different.
Nicole Burkholder says
To each their own, I guess 🙂 I have only had it a couple times and I wanted to gag. I must not have a sophisticated enough palate. 🙂 I found mascarpone to be a good substitute for the creaminess and still a little tang. (Then again, I used cream cheese another time and love that, too.) I’m easy to please-just not when it comes to goat cheese. 🙂
Crissie says
I am totally making these this week!
Nicole Burkholder says
Just please tell me you won’t use goat cheese. Or I will lose all respect for your palate. 😉
Samantha says
Goat cheese is truly among the grossest things I have ever put in my mouth!! So yucky! I think cream cheese is a great sub for these, I’ve been wanting to try them!
Nicole Burkholder says
This is so funny-I’m literally right now making out a menu for the next couple weeks and Jared suggested the Jalapeno popper grilled cheese. I only made it that one time. Great minds and all that… 🙂