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Article: Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese – The Ultimate Game Day Sandwich

Grilled jalapeño popper sandwich cut in half, cheese melting out, served with a glass of beer for game day.

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese – The Ultimate Game Day Sandwich

Spicy, cheesy game day recipe!

Bring the heat to your next football party with this jalapeño popper grilled cheese sandwich—a cheesy, spicy twist on a game day classic. Fresh jalapeños are lightly charred for smoky flavor, then layered with creamy cream cheese and sharp cheddar between golden slices of Italian bread. Toasted in the Revolution Toastie Press™, this game day snack comes out melty in the middle and perfectly crisp on the outside—ideal for serving with an ice-cold ale while cheering on your team. Whether you’re feeding the whole crowd or making a quick halftime bite, this football party appetizer is a guaranteed touchdown.

Equipment:

Ingredients:

  • 1 fresh jalapeño pepper
  • 2 Tbsp cream cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices Italian bread
  • Olive oil, for brushing

Directions:

Prep the Jalapeños: 

Slice the jalapeño in half lengthwise. Remove ribs and seeds with a spoon, then cut each half into three strips. Place strips in the Toastie Press and close to lightly char, adding smoky flavor.

Revolution Cooking Toastie Press with jalapeno pepper inside for grilled jalapeno pepper game day snacks

Assemble the Sandwich: 

  1. Lightly brush the outsides of the bread with olive oil.
  2. Spread cream cheese on the inside of one slice.
  3. Add charred jalapeño strips, then sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over top.
  4. Place the second bread slice on top, oiled side out.
Assembled jalapeno popper game day sandwich in the Revolution Cooking Toastie Press

Toast in the Revolution Cooking Toaster:

  1. Place the sandwich in the Toastie Press™ and lock the handles.
  2. Insert into the right slot of your Revolution InstaGLO® Toaster with handles facing out.
  3. Select Toastie Press Mode, choose desired doneness (we recommend Level 7), and press Start.

Enjoy: 

Slice and serve hot with your favorite craft beer or ale. Great for football parties, tailgates, or a quick halftime snack.

Perfectly toastes jalapeno popper grilled cheese for game day appetizer or party snack

Why Use the Revolution Toastie Press:

The Revolution Toastie Press delivers the perfect grilled cheese—crispy outside, gooey inside—without a stovetop. Ideal for making game day snacks quickly, with minimal mess.

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Toaster Compatibility

This recipe was written for Revolution InstaGLO® 2.0 toasters, including the R180 Connect Plus Smart Toaster, R180 Connect Smart Toaster, and R90 Digital Toaster. If you’re using an older model, you may need to tweak the instructions to get the same results.

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