Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

It doesn't get much better than a perfect grilled cheese sandwich.  From a simple white bread with cheddar to a fancy pants gourmet sandwich, I love it all.  Problem: I can't make a good grilled cheese to save my life!  I burn it every time.  Luckily I have a boyfriend that is a master of all things grilled cheese.  When he sent me this list of 40 Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes, the heavens parted and there it was, the Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Closet Cooking.  SO GOOD!  If you like jalapenos, I suggest you try these asap!

How to do what you do (for one sandwich)...

2 jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
2 slices sour dough 
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded jack and cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon crunched up tortilla chips

  1. Place peppers on baking sheet cut side down.
  2. Place baking sheet on top shelf of oven and broil until outer layer of skin has blackened (approximately 8-14min).
  3. Place peppers in zip-lock bag or other sealable container, let them cool until you can work with them.
  4. Remove skin from the peppers (in theory it will easily pinch off).
  5. Butter the outside of each slice of bread and spread the cream cheese on the inside.
  6. Sprinkle 1/2 the cheese on the cream cheese side of one slice of bread, top with jalapenos, tortilla chips, remaining cheese and top with the other slice of bread.
  7. Heat non-stick pan over medium heat.
  8. Grill the sandwich until golden brown and cheese has melted.
  9. Enjoy the epicness!  

Tips & Tricks:
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature- makes spreading a whole lot easier.
  • Keep broiling the jalapenos until all (or almost all) of the skin is black- any skin that is still green is much harder to peel off.
  • DON'T FORGET TO WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER WORKING WITH PEPPERS...trust me on this one.




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