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Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 10 eaches pickled jalapeno pepper slices, or to taste - chopped; 2 roll (blank)s ciabatta sandwich rolls; 4 teaspoons butter; 8 eaches tortilla chips, crushed; ½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Rating: 4.65 stars

195 Ratings
139 Reviews
34 Photos

This is an awesome spin on a plain grilled cheese sandwich. Feel free to alter it to your liking. The ciabatta bread is not typical grilled cheese material but the crunch of the buttery grilled chewy bread goes perfect with this jalapeno filling. You can also use sourdough bread.

By BrandyE

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 2 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
10 eaches pickled jalapeno pepper slices, or to taste - chopped
2 roll (blank)s ciabatta sandwich rolls
4 teaspoons butter
8 eaches tortilla chips, crushed
½ cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Step 1

Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and pickled jalapeno in a small bowl. Set aside. Preheat skillet over medium heat.

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Step 2

Slice each roll in half horizontally, then slice the rounded tops off the ciabatta rolls to make a flat top half. Spread 1 teaspoon butter on the doughy cut side of the bottom bun and 1 teaspoon butter on the now flattened top bun. Place half of the cream cheese mixture, half of the crushed chips, and half of the shredded cheese on the non-buttered side of the bottom bun. Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich and place the sandwich on the hot skillet. Repeat with the second sandwich.
Step 3

Grill until lightly browned and flip over, about 3 to 5 minutes; continue grilling until cheese is melted and the second side is golden brown.

Partner Tip

Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

528.1 calories; 16.5 g protein; 40.9 g carbohydrates; 88.5 mg cholesterol; 1120.6 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (139)

Most helpful positive review

Christina

04/20/2011

I actually woke up this morning determined to have this for breakfast (I'm pregnant, so it's ok, lol)! I had everything on hand except for the ciabatta rolls, so I just used sliced Italian bread, and that seemed to work out wonderfully. I just eye-balled everything to my taste. I have to say that this really DID taste like a jalapeno popper...SO GOOD! I can't wait to make this for my husband, I know he will LOVE it too. Thanks for sharing this fun, creative and delicious sandwich, that I will be making often~YUM! :) Read More

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(75)

Most helpful critical review

bmarquar

10/16/2011

I liked it my husband didn't. Oh well. I'll have something tasty to make for myself when he's out of town:) Read More

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(3)

195 Ratings

5 star values: 150
4 star values: 26
3 star values: 15
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 0

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Christina

04/19/2011

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AdeleD

06/01/2011

Excellent sandwich! I think to make it an unqualified 5 star recipe the next time I will add a crisply cooked and crumbled slice of bacon. Read More

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JENMI

04/19/2011

Yum! This was delicious. I realized I didn't have sour cream so added a little mayo instead. I used Italian bread-I think this sandwich would be good on any bread of your liking. Served with a salad for a very tasty dinner. Thanks for sharing-this is a great recipe! Read More

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Jog Dish

05/18/2011

OMG how much better could it get?!?!? I needed a quick dinner after work and threw these together in under 15 min. Used pepper-jack cheese in place of colby. Served with Spicy tomato soup (tomato soup with hot sauce added). Thanks so much for this recipe:) Read More

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(19)

lae1230

12/08/2011

Use fresh jalepenos Read More

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(12)

01/03/2012

Delicious! I added some slices of rotisserie chicken from grocer (they make a honey jalepeño flavor that matched perfectly) and this was a filling meal! Yummm Read More

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(10)

Karen Dean Covington

05/08/2011

We really enjoyed this sandwich. I made it on sourdough bread and added a little more of the jack cheese. I don't think i cared for the sour cream in the spread, so made another sandwich the next day and used mayo instead. We both agreed that we liked that sandwich better. Play with it, we even thought it might be good with slices of chicken in it. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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RNcooks

06/14/2011

Tastes just like a popper--maybe even better! I use spicy chilli tortilla chips and cheddar-jack cheese and a high quality wheat bread and they turn out perfectly!! Makes a great dip or cheese ball also. I use regular cream cheese instead of the soft when making a cheese ball & mix in the shredded cheddar-jack roll in a ball & chill & right before serving roll in crushed tortilla chips. It is great! I might try adding some bacon to the sandwich or spread next time I am sure that would be good also but these are delicious made exactly as the recipe states. Read More

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Curlycook

07/26/2011

NOM NOM NOM!!!! Jalapeno popper cheesy goodness! Read More

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bmarquar

10/16/2011

I liked it my husband didn't. Oh well. I'll have something tasty to make for myself when he's out of town:) Read More

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Nutritional Information

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Calories: 528.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 33 %

carbohydrates: 13 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 10 %

sugars:

fat: 52 %

saturated fat: 103 %

cholesterol: 30 %

vitamin a iu: 47 %

niacin equivalents: 34 %

vitamin b6: 9 %

vitamin c: 118 %

folate: 32 %

calcium: 10 %

iron: 15 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 7 %

sodium: 45 %

thiamin: 1 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Christina

04/19/2011

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AdeleD

06/01/2011

Excellent sandwich! I think to make it an unqualified 5 star recipe the next time I will add a crisply cooked and crumbled slice of bacon.

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(67)

JENMI

04/19/2011

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Jog Dish

05/18/2011

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(19)

lae1230

12/08/2011

Use fresh jalepenos

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(12)

01/03/2012

Delicious! I added some slices of rotisserie chicken from grocer (they make a honey jalepeño flavor that matched perfectly) and this was a filling meal! Yummm

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(10)

Karen Dean Covington