Description
These cheesy, spicy jalapeño poppers are stuffed with a creamy cheese mixture and baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for game days, parties, or whenever you want a bold appetizer with a kick!
Ingredients
Jalapeño Poppers:
- 12 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Topping:
- 6 slices beef, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare jalapeños: Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes.
- Mix cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff jalapeños: Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Add topping: Top with crumbled beef if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Serve: Serve warm with ranch or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- For less heat, soak jalapeño halves in cold water for 30 minutes before stuffing.
- You can wrap each jalapeño with half a slice of beef before baking for extra flavor.
- Make ahead: Prepare and stuff peppers, then refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed jalapeño half
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
