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A hand holding a sandwich with crispy cheese, pickles, tomato, greens, and rolled slices of deli meat, wrapped partially in paper, over a wooden table and gray background.
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Viral Jalapeño Sandwich

Crispy, cheesy, spicy, and low-carb — this viral sandwich hack swaps bread for a jalapeño + cheese crust that slaps. Only 16g of carbs and 300 cals? This sandwich is going to be jalapeño belly real quick 🌶️🧀.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jalapeno sandwich, low carb recipes, low carb sandwich
Servings: 1 sandwich
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 50 grams cheddar cheese grated
  • 12 pickled jalapeños patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon spicy mayo or regular
  • 1 handful micro greens or lettuce
  • 3 slices turkey breast
  • 2 slices tomato

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
  • Take 12 pickled jalapeño slices and pat them dry really well. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add a thin layer of cheese onto one side (forming a rectangle with the cheese) and another layer on the other side.
    Sliced pickled jalapeños arranged on small piles of shredded cheese on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with sunlight streaming across the tray.
  • Place 6 pickled jalapeño slices onto the first cheese rectangle, packing them in as snugly as possible. Repeat with the second. Top each with a light sprinkle of cheese, then bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
    Sliced jalapeños topped with shredded cheese are arranged on parchment paper on a baking tray, with sunlight streaming in through a window in the background.
  • Keep an eye on them as every oven is different. Remove from the heat, let it cool for 5-10 minutes so the cheese can harden and the slices can easily peel off.
    A baking sheet holds two patches of melted, golden-brown cheese topped with sliced green tomatoes, cooling in sunlight from a nearby window.
  • Now, assemble with your favourite sandwich toppings. I added a layer of spicy mayo, micro greens, roasted turkey, tomatoes, and red onion. Enjoy!
    An open-faced sandwich on parchment paper, featuring microgreens, rolled slices of cheese, and two fresh tomato slices on top of a crispy, thin base. Sunlight shines on the tray, highlighting the fresh ingredients.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 3371mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4065IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 4mg
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