jalapeño popper grilled cheese

last updated on October 29, 2026

Not to be dramatic but I would die for this jalapeño popper grilled cheese. Jalapeño poppers are incredible as they are, but turn them into a grilled cheese and they are next level.

I think out of all the grilled cheeses I’ve made so far, this one is my favorite. To make it, we start by scooping out the seeds of jalapeños, then roasting them in the oven so they are nice and tender. Then, we mix up a mixture of cream cheese, green onion, and garlic salt. This is meant to be like the stuffing that typical jalapeño poppers are filled with. Then, we spread the mixture onto a slice of bread and add jalapeños, cheese, and another slice of bread. Cook until the bread is perfectly toasted on each side and the cheese is melty and that’s it!

If you love grilled cheese, you’ve got to check out my other grilled cheeses!

• caramelized onion grilled cheese
• pulled pork and apple grilled cheese

jalapeño popper grilled cheese

[category] Main Course

[published] June 18, 2021

[PREP] 10 minutes mins

[COOK] 20 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• 2 jalapeños
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 tsp green onion chopped
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
• bacon strips or bits
• 4 slices bread
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425. Deseed the jalapen?os and spray with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Cook on a baking sheet for 10-15 min, until they begin to char.
2. Mix together the cream cheese, green onion, and garlic salt. Butter one slice of bread and spread on half of the cream cheese mixture. Add a roasted jalapen?o, cheddar cheese, and bacon, and top with another slice of buttered bread.
3. Cook over medium-low heat until the bread has toasted and the cheese is melted. Repeat with another sandwich. Enjoy!