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Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

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A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect party or game day appetizer! It’s creamy with a little kick and crunch, and it’s majorly delicious and super easy to make!

I love making a classic cheese ball, but this year I decided to put a spin on it. Jalapeno Poppers are always such a hit that I decided to try out a Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball, and it is majorly delicious and addictive! It takes hardly any hands-on time to make! You can freeze it for future use, and it’s so tasty and unique!  Perfect for game day, parties, potlucks, or anytime…this will be a favorite for years to come!

A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is simple to make and even more delicious!

How to make a Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball

*Scroll all the way down for full printable recipe and ingredient list*

  • Get all of the ingredients together for the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball filling. Make sure the cream cheese is a bit softened. If it’s straight out of the fridge, remove it from the wrapper and place it in a microwave safe bowl. Cook for 30 seconds. In the bowl with the cream cheese, add shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese, bacon, jalapeno, and the seasoning.
  • Using a fork, potato masher, or pastry blender, mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Use a spatula to clean the sides of the bowl and push everything to the center of the bowl.
  • Place a clean sheet of plastic wrap on the counter. Then, use the spatula to remove the cream cheese filling, and place it into the center of the plastic wrap. Loosely wrap the cream cheese mixture, and then form it into a ball (just do the best you can, it doesn’t have to be perfect). Wrap up tightly, then place in fridge for at least 2 hours.

TIP: I place the wrapped cheese ball into a bowl, then put in the fridge. It prevents the bottom of the cheese ball from getting too flat.

  • Get all the ingredients for the crunchy coating together. Toast the nuts lightly, then chop and set aside.
  • Using a baking sheet, add bread crumbs, bacon bits (or chopped bacon), pepper jack cheese, and jalapeños. Toss everything to combine.

  • Once the cream cheese mixture has been refrigerated for at least 2 hours, remove it from the fridge and form into a better ball. This will be easier since the mixture is firmer at this point.
  • Place the cheese ball at the end of the baking sheet and roll into the crumbs, pressing it down slightly to get the crumb mixture to stick into the ball. Repeat until the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is completely coated.

  • Serve the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball immediately with crackers and other dippers!

Can I make the Jalapeno Cheese Ball ahead of time?

Yes, absolutely!

  •  Make the cream cheese mixture, form into the ball, and place it in the fridge. This will keep in the fridge up to 5 days.
  •  Make the outside coating right before serving the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball, and coat the cheese ball up to a few hours before serving.

TIP: If you coat the cheese ball ahead of time, you risk letting the crunchy coating get soggy and that’s no good!

How to freeze a cheese ball:

  • Make the cream cheese filling, form into a ball using plastic wrap, cover completely, wrapping tightly with a few layers of plastic wrap.
  • Place the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball into a freezer safe bag (I like the gallon size); place into freezer.
  • Will keep up to 6 months in the freezer.
  • Remove and place in fridge the day before you’d like to serve the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball. Coat the cheese ball up to a few hours before serving.

For more party recipe appetizers, see these delicious recipes on Domestic Superhero:

  • Jalapeno Popper Cheese Bread is the perfect blend of spice and creaminess topped with crunchy bacon. This appetizer will not last long at your next party!
  • Stuffed Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Bread has one secret ingredient that adds tang and creaminess that cannot be matched! This bread is INSANE!
  • Pear Salad is a classic southern comfort food! Don’t knock it until you try it; with only four ingredients so you can whip it up in no time!
  • Jalapeno Popper Bombs are filled with spicy jalapeños, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, and then baked to golden perfection. They’re the perfect appetizer!

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Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
Prep Time
15 mins
refridgerate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect party appetizer! It's creamy with a little kick and crunch, and it's majorly delicious and super easy to make!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jalapeno popper cheese ball
Servings: 16
Ingredients
For cream cheese mixture:
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (2 packs)
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 TBS cooked bacon or bacon bits, chopped
  • 2 small jalapenos, seeded and diced finely
  • 2 stalks green onions or chives, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
For the coating:
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted nuts, cashews/almonds/walnuts/pine nuts will all work
  • 1/3 cup Italian Style Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • 2 TBS bacon bits or chopped cooked bacon
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced finely
  • 2 TBS shredded pepper jack cheese, roughly chopped
Instructions
For the cream cheese filling:

  1. In a medium to large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeno, green onions, and seasonings. 

  2. Using a fork, potato masher, or pastry blender, mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

  3. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and push everything to the center of the bowl.

  4. Place a clean sheet of plastic wrap on the counter, then use the spatula to remove the cream cheese filling, and place into the center of the plastic wrap. Loosely wrap the cream cheese mixture, and form into a ball (just do the best you can, it doesn't have to be perfect). Wrap up tightly, then place in fridge for at least 2 hours.

  5. TIP: I place the wrapped cheese ball into a bowl, then put in the fridge. It prevents the bottom of the cheese ball from getting too flat.
For the coating:

  1. Using a baking sheet, add nuts, Italian Style Seasoned Bread Crumbs, bacon bits (or chopped bacon), pepper jack cheese, and jalapeños. Toss everything to combine.

  2. Once the cream cheese mixture has been refrigerated for at least 2 hours, remove from fridge and form into a better ball. 

  3. Place the cheese ball at the end of the baking sheet and roll into the crumbs, pressing it down slightly to get the crumb mixture to stick into the ball. Repeat until the ball is completely coated.
  4. Serve immediately with crackers and other dippers!
Recipe Notes

Make ahead instructions:

  • Make the cream cheese mixture, form into the ball, and place it in the fridge This will keep in the fridge up to 5 days.
  • Make the outside coating right before serving the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball, and coat the cheese ball up to a few hours before serving.
  • TIP: If you coat the cheese ball ahead of time, you risk letting the crunchy coating get soggy and that's no good!

How to freeze a cheese ball:

  • Make the cream cheese filling, form into a ball using plastic wrap, and cover completely, wrapping tightly with a few layers of plastic wrap.
  • Place ball into a freezer safe bag (I like the gallon size); place into freezer.
  • Will keep up to 6 months in the freezer.
  • Remove and place in fridge the day before you'd like to serve the Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball. Coat the cheese ball up to a few hours before serving.

Published on Dec. 2018, Updated January 2020.

A Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball is the perfect party appetizer! It's creamy with a little kick and crunch, it's majorly delicious and super easy to make! 

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese (Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwiches)

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Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!I am so excited to be sharing this Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese with you, because it’s really so delicious! It’s not only insanely good, but you can make it using your Thanksgiving leftovers and you might even enjoy it more than your Thanksgiving meal…just saying, it’s THAT good! 

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

Now, to really take this Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese to the next level, I suggest you actually grill it. Now, I love using a charcoal grill to make these turkey cranberry grilled cheeses, but you can always use a regular grill or a grill pan as well. 

How to Grill the Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese:

  • Heat up your charcoal grill and really get it warmed up. While that is going on, it’s time to make your sandwiches!
  • All you need is leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and some cheese.
    • I loved making my turkey cranberry grilled cheese with brie and havarti, but any cheese would probably work okay. I would suggest a more mild cheese because the flavor of the turkey and the cranberry sauce is amazing.
  • Make your sandwiches then toss them on the grill. Be careful, because they tend to cook QUICK!
    • I like mine a little crispy so I add an extra few seconds to et that little bit of char on it. 

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

How to cook the sandwich on the stovetop: 

  • Grease a skillet and heat over medium/low heat. While that is going on, it’s time to make your sandwiches!
  • Make your sandwiches, and butter each side of the bread that will touch the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, making sure to keep the heat medium to avoid burning.  Once toasty, flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side. 

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

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Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 4 slices left over turkey may need more or less, just fit to sandwich
  • 4 sliced cranberry sauce
  • 2 slices havarti cheese
  • 1/2 wheel brie cheese, sliced and rind shaved off
  • 4 slices thick cut bread like sourdough
  • 2 TBS oil
Instructions

  1. To assemble sandwiches, lay 2 sliced of bread. Top with brie cheese (see photo, but just spread around as best as possible), then layer turkey, slices of cranberry sauce, and havarti cheese (one slice per sandwich). Top with remaining bread slices.

  2. Brush top slice of bread with olive oil and set on grill olive oil side down. Brush olive oil on the top slice of bread. Close grill and cook 3-4 minutes, checking to make sure they don't burn. Flip the sandwiches carefully, then cook another 1-2 minutes, watching closely. Remove from grill.

  3. Cool for a few minutes then cut in half and serve.

Recipe Notes

Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make additional sandwiches. I used about 1/2 a wheel of brie of this recipe.

How to cook in a skillet:

  • Grease a skillet and heat over medium/low heat. While that is going on, it's time to make your sandwiches!
  • Make your sandwiches, and butter each side of the bread that will touch the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, making sure to keep the heat medium to avoid burning.  Once toasty, flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side. 

Originally Published Nov 17, 2017 - Updated 11/30/2019

Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!

Caprese Grilled Cheese

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Caprese Grilled Cheese is stuffed with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & fresh pesto! Grilled to perfection & served pipping hot; the BEST fresh lunch!

Caprese Grilled Cheese is stuffed with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & fresh pesto! Grilled to perfection & served pipping hot; the BEST fresh lunch!

If you need a new lunch or dinner idea, Caprese Grilled Cheese is the answer! It’s a super simple sandwich that takes barely any time to make, and is majorly delicious! There’s only a handful of ingredients, so it doesn’t take a lot to groceries as well. Caprese Grilled Cheese is going to be your new meal staple!

Caprese Grilled Cheese is stuffed with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & fresh pesto! Grilled to perfection & served pipping hot; the BEST fresh lunch!

Making this sandwich couldn’t be easier! Here’s how:

How to make Caprese Grilled Cheese:

**Scroll down to see full ingredient list and printable recipe**

  • Prep the ingredients: slice the tomatoes and let them sit in some balsamic vinegar.
  • Start the sandwich assembly line. 
    • Butter both sides of bread (you need a CRUSTY BREAD for these sandwiches). Turn it over, so the butter is facing down. Top 1 slice with pesto, add 1 slice of cheese, 3 tomatoes, and then another slice of cheese. If you like it really pesto-y, add some more pesto to top slice. Place top bread slice butter side out.
  • Now cook them: Heat skillet or panini press, and put sandwich on to cook. If using a skillet, flip when golden brown on one side. I cooked on a skillet for about 3 minutes on medium on each side.
    • I cooked 2 sandwiches at a time and was easily able to flip with enough room in the pan. Repeat until the sandwiches are all done!

Want fresh pesto for your sandwiches? Here’s how to make it:

How to make fresh pesto:

  • Ingredients
    • 1 cup loose basil leaves
    • 1 TBS olive oil
    • 2 TBS pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds (all work)
    • 2 TBS freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • pinch of salt and pepper
  • Add all ingredients in a Food Processor or blender, blend until smooth, scraping sides down if needed. Set aside.

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Caprese Grilled Cheese
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

Caprese Grilled Cheese is stuffed with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & fresh pesto! Grilled to perfection & served pipping hot; the BEST fresh lunch!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caprese grilled cheese
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Ingredients
  • 8 slices crusty bread
  • 4 TBS fresh pesto
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese (I used pre-sliced, you could also use fresh)
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 TBS balsamic vinegar
  • butter
Instructions

  1. Slice tomatoes in medium slices (should have about 12 slices for 4 sandwiches, or 3 slices per sandwich), and place them in a shallow dish. Pour 2 TBS balsamic vinegar over tomatoes. Let sit while preparing the rest.

  2. Instructions to make 1 sandwich, repeat until you have desired number of sandwiches (recipe is for 4):

  3. Butter both sides of bread lightly. Turn over, so butter is facing down. Top 1 slice of bread with 1 TBS of pesto, add 1 slice of cheese, 3 tomatoes, and then another slice of cheese. If you like it really pesto-y, add some more pesto to top slice. Place top bread slice butter side out.

  4. Heat skillet or panini press, and put sandwich on to cook. If using a skillet, flip when golden brown on one side. I cooked on a skillet for about 3 minutes on medium on each side. I cooked 2 sandwiches at a time and was easily able to flip with enough room in the pan. Repeat until all sandwiches are cooked.

  5. Cut in half with bread knife and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe first published in June 2015. Updated post August 2019.

Caprese Grilled Cheese is stuffed with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & fresh pesto! Grilled to perfection & served pipping hot; the BEST fresh lunch!

California Grilled Cheese (Turkey, Avocado, Tomato)

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California Grilled Cheese is full of turkey breast, tomatoes, creamy avocado and melted gooey cheese! This grilled cheese is perfect for lunch or dinner!

California Grilled Cheese is full of turkey breast, tomatoes, creamy avocado and melted gooey cheese! This grilled cheese is perfect for lunch or dinner!

Grilled cheeses are a staple in my house because they are easy to make and so versatile. Pretty much any ingredients can be turned into a delicious grilled cheese. This California Grilled cheese is full of moist turkey breast, ripe tomatoes, creamy avocado, and delicious melted cheese! This is the perfect sandwich for lunch or dinner!

California Grilled Cheese is full of turkey breast, tomatoes, creamy avocado and melted gooey cheese! This grilled cheese is perfect for lunch or dinner!

Making this grilled cheese is so easy! Follow these simple steps!

How to make a California Grilled Cheese:

**scroll down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • Gather all of the ingredients; turkey breast, tomatoes, avocado slices, cheese, bread slices, butter, and mayonnaise.California Grilled Cheese is full of turkey breast, tomatoes, creamy avocado and melted gooey cheese! This grilled cheese is perfect for lunch or dinner!
  • Assemble the grilled cheese sandwiches: Add butter to the outside slices of the bread, then on the inside add sliced cheese, turkey, tomato, avocado, and another slice of cheese. Slather mayo on inside of top slice of bread, then close sandwich.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add sandwich and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
    • DO NOT turn the heat higher as you don’t want the bread to burn while the cheese does not melt. Cooking over a medium heat allows the cheese to melt and bread to be toasted. 
  • Flip the sandwich carefully and cook for 1-3 more minutes, watching carefully not to burn (will cook more quickly on the second side). Remove and cut in half.  EAT!
  • Repeat the above steps for the second sandwich.

California Grilled Cheese is full of turkey breast, tomatoes, creamy avocado and melted gooey cheese! This grilled cheese is perfect for lunch or dinner!

How to make Low Carb California Grilled Cheese:

Take out the bread! You can make this delicious ‘sandwich’ as a lettuce wrap or with a low carb tortilla!

Like grilled cheese as much as I do?!?! Checkout these other delicious Grilled Cheese options from Domestic Superhero:

  • Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese is the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving leftovers meal! Turkey, cranberry sauce, and two cheeses are combined for this tasty sandwich!  Not sure if you’ve heard, but Thanksgiving is NEXT week! Yes, not even
  • Apple Grilled Cheese is perfect for fall! Smokey gouda cheese melted between tart granny smith apples is savory and delicious!
  • Caprese Grilled Cheese is stuffed with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese & fresh pesto! Grilled to perfection & served pipping hot; the BEST fresh lunch!
  • Spinach Pesto Grilled Cheese is stuffed with delicious smoked gouda cheese, spinach, and a homemade spinach pesto – it’s to die for!
  • Heirloom Tomato Spicy Grilled Cheese is the perfect ooey-gooey sandwich! Filled with heirloom tomatoes and tons of cheese- YUM!

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California Grilled Cheese
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

California Grilled Cheese is full of turkey breast, tomatoes, creamy avocado and melted gooey cheese! This grilled cheese is perfect for lunch or dinner!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: california grilled cheese
Servings: 2 sanwiches
Ingredients
  • 4 slices sourdough bread, thick sliced
  • 4 slices munster cheese
  • 8 slices low sodium turkey breast
  • 2 large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced thinly
  • 1 TBS butter
  • 2 TBS mayonnaise
Instructions

  1. Assemble the California grilled cheese sandwiches: Add butter to the outside slices of the bread, then on the inside add 1 slice of cheese, 4 slices of turkey, 2-3 slices of tomato, 3 slices avocado, and another slice of cheese. Slather mayo on inside of top slice of bread, then close sandwich.

  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add sandwich and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. **DO NOT turn the heat higher as you don't want the bread to burn while the cheese does not melt. Cooking over a medium heat allows the cheese to melt and bread to be toasted.** Flip the sandwich carefully and cook for 1-3 more minutes, watching carefully not to burn (will cook more quickly on the second side). Remove and cut in half.

  3. Repeat the above steps for the second sandwich.
Recipe Notes

Recipe makes 2 sandwiches, but you can easily double and make additional sandwiches. 

California Grilled Cheese is full of turkey breast, tomatoes, creamy avocado and melted gooey cheese! This grilled cheese is perfect for lunch or dinner!

Air Fryer Cheese Fries (2 ingredients)

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Air Fryer Cheese Fries have only two ingredients and are done in less than 20 minutes! These quick easy fries will be a go-to appetizer or snack!

Air Fryer Cheese Fries in Air Fryer

I am a HUGE fan of the Air Fryer!!It is seriously so awesome and I love how quickly it cooks food! Do you have an Air Fryer yet?! Making cheese fries in the air fryer is so easy and takes less than half the time of a conventional oven! Plus, the air fryer doesn’t heat up the whole house like an oven! Air Fryer Cheese Fries can be loaded with other toppings as well, and if you want to add a healthy side dish, try this Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli or Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus to go with the cheese fries!

Cheesy Air Fryer Cheese Fries

Making Air Fryer Cheese Fries is so simple, you’ll never want to use an oven again!

How to make Air Fryer Cheese Fries:

**scroll down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • Using your favorite brand of frozen french fries, add them to the air fryer basket.
    • Don’t pile them too high if you want them to all get cooked evenly.
  • Set the air fryer for 8 minutes. Once it stops, open the basket and shake the fries around. Close and set for 5 more minutes. Open and shake, then sprinkle some salt over the top of the fries, and sprinkle the cheese over the tops of the fries. Close and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Eat them immediately!

Air Fryer Cheese Fries in air fryer basket

What is the best cheese for Air Fryer Cheese Fries?

This is totally up to you! For these specific cheese fries I used pepper-jack cheese because I wanted a little spice! Colby jack cheese is popular as well as medium cheddar! You really cannot go wrong with ANY cheese on these fries!

What toppings or dips are good for Air Fryer Cheese Fries?

What type of Air Fryer should I use for Cheese Fries?

There are many Air Fryers to chose from, but I love my OMORC Air Fryer XL, 5.8QT Air fryer. Here are some great options:

Air Fryer Cheese Fry being pulled up from plate

Serve Air Fryer Cheese Fries alongside your dinner! They go great with Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos, or Bang Bang Chicken Rice Bowls!

Make sure you try my other Air Fryer recipes too, such as:

  • Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
  • Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is an incredibly easy, quick, and delicious side dish. This lower calorie air fryer option will become a staple side dish!
  • Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus has only 2 ingredients and takes a fraction of the typical time, this will be your favorite way to cook asparagus from now on!
  • Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp are topped with a healthier version of the classic delicious sweet and spicy Bang Bang Sauce. They’re the perfect lightened up appetizer or meal!

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Air Fryer Cheese Fries
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Air Fryer Cheese Fries have only two ingredients and are done in less than 20 minutes! These quick easy fries will be a go-to appetizer or snack!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer cheese fries
Servings: 4
Calories: 271 kcal
Ingredients
  • 16 ounces frozen french fries, any type (about half a bag)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, pepperjack, colby jack, or cheddar all work well
  • 1/4 tsp salt, optional
Instructions

  1. Add fries to the air fryer basket. Close and set for 400 degrees and the timer for 8 minutes. Open and shake the fries around. Close and set for 5 more minutes. Open and shake the fries. 

  2. Add salt and sprinkle the cheese over the top in an even layer. Cook 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. 

Recipe Notes

Nutritional info (varies based off brands and cheese used): 

  • 4 servings: 272 calories, 14 grams fat, 27 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 9 grams protein.
Air Fryer Cheese Fries have only two ingredients and are done in 12 minutes! These quick easy fries will be a go-to appetizer or snack!

Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks

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Vegetarian Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks are stuffed with mushrooms, peppers, and onions then topped with provolone cheese. Super delicious and ready in 20 minutes!

Vegetarian Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks

Vegetarian Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks are the perfect meatless meal. They come together in 20 minutes, and are just as filling as the meat version. Whether you are trying to save money by going meatless, being more health conscious, or a vegetarian, you will LOVE these Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks. If you are a meat lover, this recipe would be perfect for meatless Monday, or you could easily add some chopped steak to the sandwich, but trust me when I say, these Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks are super ‘meaty’ without the meat – insanely delicious and super easy to make! Serve them with some Super Simple Buffalo Potato Wedges or a Southwestern Salad and it’s the perfect meal!

Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks with some chips on the side

This is one of those awesome recipes that comes together in under 20 minutes, and you would never be able to tell. The flavor on the vegetables is rich and deep, and it’s a very satisfying sandwich. The following recipe is for 2 sandwiches, but can easily be doubled to make 4 sandwiches. 

How to make Vegetarian Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks

**scroll all the way down for a full ingredient list and printable directions**

  • Get all the ingredients prepped and ready to go. 
  • Add the vegetables to a skillet*, then cook for about a minute, then sprinkle on the seasonings. Continue cooking them until they are tender and the onions are translucent. 
    • I recommend getting the large portobello caps for this recipes, and slicing them thin to mock a steak strip, but you could also use baby portobello (cremini) mushrooms. I’ve used both with success.
  • Sprinkle flour over the veggies and then stir to coat. Add the veggie broth and soy sauce, then stir to disperse. Turn the heat to medium high and cook for about a minute. The liquid should come up to a quick boil and thicken very quickly. Turn the heat off and remove.
  • If you like a crispy roll, toast the rolls for a few minutes, then add the filling and a slice of provolone cheese over the top. Enjoy!

*If you want to add steak steak to the the Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks, cook the steak first and throw the veggies in the skillet when there is about 5 minutes left to cook the steak. Continue with remaining directions. 

Close up Vegetarian Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks

Can I use a different cheese in a cheese steak?

If you don’t care for provolone cheese on a vegetarian Philly cheese steak, there are other options that will work. While not traditional, they are delicious!

  • Havarti, gouda, or mozzarella cheese would all work wonderfully on a vegetarian portobello philly cheese steak!

Is a Vegetarian Cheese Steak Healthy? 

Healthy is subjective, but I do think it’s a good option depending on your diet. I calculated the nutritional information, but it will be subjective on the rolls you buy, so make sure to calculate with your ingredients if needing the information to be accurate.

Each sandwich contains about 394 calories, 9 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 62 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 9 grams sugar, and 19 grams protein. They also contain over 100% of your daily Vitamin C!

  • To make it lower carb (South Beach Diet, KETO): Use a cloud bread or low carb roll. The roll could also be left out entirely and the filling could be served over cauliflower rice or a salad. 
  • To make it Gluten Free: Use a gluten free flour in the saute step like almond or coconut flour. Both should work fine. Instead of traditional soy sauce use tamari which is a gluten free soy sauce. Use a gluten free roll for the sandwich or leave the roll out entirely. 

Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks are stuffed with mushrooms, peppers, and onions then topped with provolone cheese. Super delicious and done in 20 minutes!

What to serve with Vegetarian Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks:

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Portobello Philly Cheese 'Steaks'
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Vegetarian Portobello Philly Cheese Steaks are stuffed with mushrooms, peppers, and onions then topped with provolone cheese. Super delicious and ready in 20 minutes!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegetarian portobello philly cheese steaks
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 394 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 2 large portobello mushroom caps stems and gills removed, sliced
  • 1 medium green pepper seeded and sliced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 TBS white flour
  • 1/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 TBS lite soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 medium sub rolls (about 6 inches) warmed and sliced
  • nonstick spray
Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, spray nonstick spray, and add onions, portobello mushrooms, and green peppers; sauté for 1 minutes. Sprinkle oregano and black pepper over the vegetables, and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes or until they are tender.

  2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat with the flour; continue stirring for 1 minutes. Add vegetable broth and soy sauce to skillet, and turn heat to high. Stir to distribute and dissolve flour. Cook for about another minute, or until sauce has thickened (should be quick).

  3. Place filling into each sub roll, and top with a slice of cheese. Garnish with more oregano if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information per sandwich: 394 calories, 9 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 62 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 9 grams sugar, and 19 grams protein. Weight watchers points: 12

*Recipe can be doubled to make 4 sandwiches.

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