Homemade Oven Baked Jalapeno Poppers
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Homemade Oven Baked Jalapeno Poppers
Description
Homemade Oven Baked Jalapeno Poppers combine jalapenos, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and green onion for a creamy, cheesy filling. After deseeding and halving jalapenos to control heat, the filling is spooned into each pepper half. The panko and butter topping creates a golden, crisp crust when baked at 400°F, enhancing the texture contrast. Baking for 18-20 minutes softens the peppers while developing a lightly browned, crunchy topping. Wearing gloves while prepping and removing seeds ensures safe handling of the peppers' heat.
The poppers serve well warm, either as finger food at parties or a tasty side. Their rich and tangy filling is balanced by the mild but distinctive pepper bite. Because the filling can be made days ahead and stored chilled, they offer flexible prep options. Assembling the poppers in advance without topping allows storage before baking, which may take slightly longer in the oven starting from cold. Letting the poppers rest briefly after baking helps the filling set and cool slightly for handling.
Overall, this recipe offers a reliable method to enjoy classic jalapeno poppers with a crisp topping and creamy interior in a convenient oven-baked format, manageable for home cooks planning ahead.
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeno pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 green onion minced
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Wearing gloves, slice jalapenos in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon scoop out the seeds and membranes from the inside.
- In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, green onion, garlic powder and cheese.
- Fill jalapenos with cheese mixture and place on a lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl combine Panko crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of jalapeno poppers.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Prepare and refrigerate the cream cheese filling up to 5 days in advance for easier assembly.
- Assemble poppers ahead without panko topping, layer in a container with parchment paper, and refrigerate.
- When ready to bake, add the panko and butter topping; baking time may be slightly longer if starting from cold.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 657IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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