Cheesy Jalapeño French Toast Grilled Cheese
Savory French toast just turned spicy and melty. This bold mashup takes thick slices of bread, dunks them in a seasoned egg bath, and pan-fries them to golden perfection—then stuffs them with a creamy, cheesy jalapeño filling that oozes like a jalapeño popper with every bite. It’s French toast, reimagined for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
Ingredients
4 slices thick bread (brioche or sourdough work great)
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
For the filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar
2 jalapeños, finely chopped
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Make the filling: Mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Prepare egg mix: Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow dish.
Assemble sandwiches: Spread the jalapeño cheese mixture between two slices of bread.
Dip and fry: Carefully dip each sandwich in the egg mix, coating both sides. Pan-fry in butter over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 3–4 minutes per side.
Serve: Slice in half and serve hot, optionally with a drizzle of hot honey or a side of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Calories: 490
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 20g