Roasted Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Brush the jalapeños with the olive oil on all sides and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast for 10-15 minutes, or until the skin of the jalapeños begins to char slightly.

Step 4

Remove from oven and set aside to to cool slightly.

Step 5

To a medium mixing bowl, add cream cheese, garlic salt, pepper, and onion powder. Mix until creamy.

Step 6

Once the jalapenos are cool enough to handle, roughly chop them and fold them into to the cream cheese mixture.

Step 7

Butter one side of one slice of bread. On the opposite side, spread half of the cream cheese mixture. Top the cream cheese mixture with 3 slices of bacon and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Top with another slice of bread and butter the outside. Repeat these steps with the remaining bread.

Step 8

Add the buttered sandwich to a skillet and cook both sides over medium heat until the bread is toasted and the cheese is completely melted (4-5 minutes per side). Serve immediately.