Classic Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
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Classic Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Description
This Classic Jalapeno Poppers Recipe starts with fresh jalapeño peppers sliced lengthwise and cored to hold the stuffing. The filling combines softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar cheese, optional crumbled bacon, and spices such as paprika and garlic powder for depth of flavor. Each pepper half is filled generously and topped with extra cheddar.
A topping made from melted butter mixed with panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, and salt is spooned over the stuffed peppers. Baking at 375°F crisps the breadcrumb topping to a golden brown while melting the cheeses inside, creating a creamy interior with a crunchy topping.
Garnishes such as fresh cilantro, parsley, chili flakes, or extra bacon add fresh herbal or spicy notes if desired. These jalapeño poppers make a spicy, savory snack or appetizer with a balanced combination of textures.
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeno pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 4 ounces Bacon optional, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt I use ¼ teaspoon each, to taste
- black pepper I use ¼ teaspoon each, to taste
FOR THE TOPPING
- 1 tablespoon butter or use oil
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch salt
OPTIONAL GARNISH
- cilantro fresh chopped cilantro or parsley, extra crumbled bacon
- parsley
- chili flakes
- Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (200 C).
- Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and core out the insides. Set the jalapenos on a lightly oiled baking sheet cut side up.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste, until well combined.
- Stuff each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture, then top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the butter to a small pan and heat to melt. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, and pinch of salt, until well combined. Spoon the panko mixture over the stuffed jalapenos.
- Bake the jalapeno poppers for 15-20 minutes, or until the panko crust is golden and the cheeses are nice and melty.
- Garnish and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24poppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 373IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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