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Homemade Oven Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Quick and easy appetizer great for parties and watching the game. A perfect blend of spicy, crispy and cheesy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 Jalapeno peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 green onion minced
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoon butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  3. Wearing gloves, slice jalapenos in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon scoop out the seeds and membranes from the inside.
  4. In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, green onion, garlic powder and cheese.
  5. Fill jalapenos with cheese mixture and place on a lined baking sheet.
  6. In a small bowl combine Panko crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top of jalapeno poppers.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden.
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.

Notes

  • Prep Filling in Advance: You Can mix the cream cheese filling together and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you would like to enjoy the jalapeno poppers stuff them with the cream cheese filling, top with panko mixture and bake.
  • Assemble in Advance: Stuff poppers with the cream cheese filling but skip adding the panko. Stir in a single layer in an airtight container or place a sheet of parchment paper between layers and refrigerator.
  • When ready to bake prep panko mixture, top the poppers and bake according to directions. They make take a few minutes longer because they are cold when you start.

Nutrition Information

Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 211mg (9%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 657IU (13%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% 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.