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Baked Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

These jalapeno poppers are stuffed with a spiced mixture of cream cheese and white cheddar cheese, then baked until the cheese is nice and melty. This is the ultimate game day or party treat! And SUPER EASY to make. Here is the recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 poppers
Calories: 88 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 Jalapeno peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • For Serving: Spicy chili flakes chili powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides with a spoon. Set onto lightly oiled baking dishes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cheeses and spices. Mix well.
  4. Fill each jalapeno pepper with the seasoned cheese mixture. You might have some leftover, depending on the size of your peppers. Just distribute evenly.
  5. Bake the jalapeno poppers about 20 minutes, or until the peppers soften and the cheeses are bubbly.
  6. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then dust with chili powder and spicy chili flakes.
  7. Serve!

Notes

  • Heat Factor: Mild, though you may get a bit of spice from the jalapeno peppers, even though they are cored.
  • This recipe is super easy to scale up! Make a triple batch! People will love you!

Nutrition Information

Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 113mg (5%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 8.3mg (9%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20poppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88

% Daily Value*

Calories 88kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 9%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.