Easy Spicy Veggie Grilled Cheese
Turn up the heat on your classic grilled cheese with this Easy Spicy Veggie Grilled Cheese recipe—perfect for flavor enthusiasts craving a quick, satisfying meal! Featuring layers of gooey sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, this sandwich is packed with bold, fresh veggies like jalapeño, red bell pepper, red onion, and spinach for a colorful and nutritious twist. A hint of garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of Sriracha bring the perfect kick, while buttery, golden-brown bread provides the ultimate crispy crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vegetarian-friendly delight is ideal for lunch, dinner, or an indulgent snack. Serve hot and pair with your favorite soup or salad for a spicy comfort food upgrade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bread slices
- 4 slices Sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 piece Jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 0.5 piece Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.25 piece Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or hot sauce
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients and prepare the vegetables by thinly slicing the jalapeño, red bell pepper, and red onion.
Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
Place a medium skillet or griddle over medium heat and let it warm up for about 2 minutes.
Place two slices of the buttered bread, butter-side down, on the skillet. Lower the heat slightly to medium-low.
Spread 0.5 teaspoons of Sriracha or hot sauce over the unbuttered side of each bread slice in the skillet.
Layer a slice of cheddar cheese on each piece of bread.
Add a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese (about 0.5 cups per sandwich) and arrange the sliced jalapeño, red bell pepper, red onion, and spinach leaves evenly on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and a dash of garlic powder over the veggies for extra flavor and spice.
Top each sandwich with another slice of cheddar cheese and cover with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
Cook the sandwiches on medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing down gently with a spatula as they cook to help the cheese melt.
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove from the skillet and allow the sandwiches to cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing them in half.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Easy Spicy Veggie Grilled Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.1 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1540 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 990 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 492 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
