Lunche for 2
Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese with bagels
$7.86for 415 minServes 2
These grilled sandwiches combine creamy jalapeño filling with cheddar and parmesan between crisp, buttery sourdough slices.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagels, 2$0.70 each typical | 2 | $1.40Typical price | |
| Cream cheese, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price | |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price | |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.93 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.97 per serving$7.86 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tsp mayonnaise
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp diced jalapeños (optional)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cheddar cheese
Steps
- Mix the cream cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, and parmesan in a small bowl.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice and spread the cream cheese mixture on the other sides.
- Place cheddar between two bread slices to make each sandwich, keeping the mayonnaise sides facing outward.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Cook until the bread is golden, the cheddar is melted, and the filling is hot.
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