Description
A fun and delicious twist on a classic sandwich combining creamy cheese with a spicy kick from roasted jalapeños.
Ingredients
- 4 medium jalapeños, stems removed, sliced in half, and seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 6 strips bacon, cooked, divided
- 4 slices Texas toast (or your bread of choice)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush the jalapeños with olive oil on all sides and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for about 15 minutes, or until the skin of the jalapeños begins to char slightly. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a bit.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add cream cheese, garlic salt, pepper, and onion powder. Mix until creamy.
- Once the jalapeños are cool enough to handle, roughly chop them and fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Butter one side of a slice of bread. On the opposite side, spread half of the cream cheese mixture. Top with 3 strips of bacon and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Place another slice of bread on top and butter the outside. Repeat this step with the remaining bread.
- Place the buttered sandwich in a skillet and cook both sides over medium heat until the bread is toasted and the cheese is completely melted, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Adjust jalapeño quantity based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American