Chopped Grilled Cheese
Chopped Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
For the Chopped Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, whipped, softened
- 5 bacon, slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (remove seeds for less heat, keep for more)
- 1 cup shredded aged cheddar cheese blend, (e.g., New York, Vermont, Sharp Cheddar)
- 1 cup shredded chef's blend cheese, (e.g., Sharp Cheddar, Gouda, Asiago)
For Assembling and Grilling
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 1/2 cup butter, softened, as needed for grilling
Instructions
- 1
On a large cutting board, spread the softened whipped cream cheese evenly into a thin layer. This will serve as the base for your chopped filling.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Arrange the crumbled cooked bacon slices over the cream cheese. Sprinkle the minced jalapeño peppers evenly over the bacon.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Generously sprinkle both types of shredded cheese blends (aged cheddar and chef's blend) over the cream cheese, bacon, and jalapeños on the cutting board.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Using a large, sharp knife, thoroughly chop all the ingredients together on the cutting board. Continue chopping and mixing until the ingredients are finely combined and form a cohesive, chunky mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly butter one side of a slice of sandwich bread and place it butter-side down in the hot skillet.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 325
- 6
Scoop a generous amount (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup) of the chopped cheese mixture onto the unbuttered side of the bread in the skillet, spreading it evenly to the edges.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Butter one side of a second slice of bread and place it butter-side up on top of the cheese mixture. Repeat steps 5-7 for additional sandwiches if your skillet allows, or cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Grill the first side of the sandwich for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and toasted. Add a small pat of butter to the skillet if needed before flipping.
⏱️ 4 min
- 9
Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the second side for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese mixture is completely melted and gooey. The internal temperature should be warm throughout.
⏱️ 4 min
- 10
Remove the chopped grilled cheese from the skillet. Let it rest for a minute before slicing in half and serving immediately. Enjoy the rich, savory, and slightly spicy flavors!
⏱️ 2 min
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Chopped Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
For the Chopped Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, whipped, softened
- 5 bacon, slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (remove seeds for less heat, keep for more)
- 1 cup shredded aged cheddar cheese blend, (e.g., New York, Vermont, Sharp Cheddar)
- 1 cup shredded chef's blend cheese, (e.g., Sharp Cheddar, Gouda, Asiago)
For Assembling and Grilling
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- 1/2 cup butter, softened, as needed for grilling
Instructions
- 1
On a large cutting board, spread the softened whipped cream cheese evenly into a thin layer. This will serve as the base for your chopped filling.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Arrange the crumbled cooked bacon slices over the cream cheese. Sprinkle the minced jalapeño peppers evenly over the bacon.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Generously sprinkle both types of shredded cheese blends (aged cheddar and chef's blend) over the cream cheese, bacon, and jalapeños on the cutting board.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Using a large, sharp knife, thoroughly chop all the ingredients together on the cutting board. Continue chopping and mixing until the ingredients are finely combined and form a cohesive, chunky mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly butter one side of a slice of sandwich bread and place it butter-side down in the hot skillet.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 325 - 6
Scoop a generous amount (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup) of the chopped cheese mixture onto the unbuttered side of the bread in the skillet, spreading it evenly to the edges.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Butter one side of a second slice of bread and place it butter-side up on top of the cheese mixture. Repeat steps 5-7 for additional sandwiches if your skillet allows, or cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Grill the first side of the sandwich for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and toasted. Add a small pat of butter to the skillet if needed before flipping.
⏱️ 4 min - 9
Carefully flip the sandwich and grill the second side for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese mixture is completely melted and gooey. The internal temperature should be warm throughout.
⏱️ 4 min - 10
Remove the chopped grilled cheese from the skillet. Let it rest for a minute before slicing in half and serving immediately. Enjoy the rich, savory, and slightly spicy flavors!
⏱️ 2 min