Jalapeño Poppers
A creamy and spicy appetizer featuring jalapeños stuffed with cheese and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 poppers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian (without bacon)
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, optional
- Onion powder, optional
- Smoked paprika, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the jalapeños by cutting them in half lengthwise and deseeding them carefully.
- Make the cheese filling by combining cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and optional spices in a mixing bowl.
- Stuff each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed jalapeños on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add chopped bacon on top of the jalapeños if using, and then sprinkle breadcrumbs over each one.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the peppers are tender and tops are golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or buffalo sauce for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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