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Classic Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
These jalapeno poppers are filled with a mix of cheddar and cream cheese, baked until gooey, and topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs for the perfect bite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 24 poppers
Calories: 100 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 12 Jalapeno peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 4 ounces crumbled bacon optional
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste I use ¼ teaspoon each
FOR THE TOPPING
- 1 tablespoon butter or use oil
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
OPTIONAL GARNISH
- Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley, chili flakes, extra crumbled 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24poppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% 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.