Keto Jalapeño Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a low-carb toast. It is prepared with a combination of cheese, toasted keto bread, butter, cream cheese, & fresh jalapenos. It uses bread made with almond flour, which contains fewer carbs and is a good option for lunch, dinner, or as a snack as well. The blend of cream cheese and butter creates a rich and indulgent mixture, while the jalapenos add spice to this toast. You can serve this dish along with the bowl of tomato soup, cucumber slices, avocado salad, and keto Ranch dip. This keto Jalapeño Grilled Cheese Sandwich stores perfectly, so we can make these sandwiches for meal planning, too. This sandwich also contains dairy in the form of cheese and cream cheese.
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STATS:
- Caloric content: 410 kcal
- Time for preparation: 10 mints.
- Portion size: One sandwich
- Cooking duration: Eight minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Overall time: 18 minutes
- Course: Lunch/Snack/Dinner
- Diet: Keto
- Serving: 2
EQUIPMENT:
- Grill pan
- Spatula
- Small chopping board
- Sharp knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 slices of keto bread
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. cream cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES:
KETO BREAD:
- We make this sandwich with keto bread made with almond flour.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- We can add sharp cheddar cheese to add the strong cheesy flavor, or you can add mozzarella cheese.
JALAPENOS:
- Fresh jalapeno adds the spice in these, and remove the seeds if you want less spicy.
BUTTER:
- Butter will toast the bread slices or to use ghee for this purpose.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese is used to make the indulgent and rich filling, and it also helps to fix the spiciness of jalapenos.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Apply the butter on the outer side of the bread slices.
- Add the layer of cheese slices, then jalapeno slices, along with cream cheese on the other side of the bread.
- Then place another bread slice on the layer facing the butter side outwards.
- Warm up the pan on a moderate flame & toast the sandwich for four minutes on each side.
- Serve the sandwich on the plate, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Keto tomato soup pairs with this grilled cheese for a filling lunch.
- Avocado slices are placed in the sandwich for additional cheese.
- Cucumber salad is served with this grilled cheese.
- Keto iced tea is served along with this sandwich.
- Fried eggs are often served with these sandwiches for breakfast.
- Keto ranch dip is served along with this keto sandwich.
TIPS:
- Toast the sandwich on a moderate flame so they don’t get burnt.
- Dry the jalapenos with a paper towel to avoid making a soggy sandwich.
- Include pepper jack cheese for the spicy sandwiches.
- Toast the bread slightly before assembling to make the toast crunchier.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these grilled cheeses in the vacuum container for four days.
FREEZER:
- Store the uncooked sandwich in an airtight box for 2 months.
FAQs:
Can I make this grilled sandwich along with pickled jalapenos?
- We can use pickled jalapenos to make this grilled cheese, but it has a tangy taste instead of a spicy jalapeños taste.
Which keto bread is best to prepare the sandwiches?
- It is best to prepare the keto bread at home, but you can use Carbonaut or Sola for this purpose.
How to prepare this grilled cheese dairy-free?
- It is very easy to prepare this grilled cheese dairy-free using dairy-free cheese and bread.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric count: 410 kcal
Net carbs: 3g
Iron: 0.9mg
Overall carbs: 6g
Vitamin A: 520IU
Fiber: 3g
Calcium: 320mg
Protein: 17g
Iron: 0.9mg
Portion size: 1 sandwich
Sodium: 520mg
Serving: 2
Potassium: 180mg