Jalapeño Poppers are a delicious appetizer made with jalapeño peppers stuffed with a creamy cheese mixture and baked to perfection.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
8 large jalapeño peppers
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes for less heat, if desired.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling them generously.
In a separate bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the stuffed jalapeños.
Place the jalapeño poppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
Try substituting the cheddar cheese with pepper jack for an extra layer of flavor.