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Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeño poppers stuffed with a tasty cream cheese filling and topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and bubbly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 60 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 large Jalapeno peppers
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, plus more for topping
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Using a small paring knife, cut each jalapeño in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and membranes using a small spoon or melon baller. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder. Mix together with a spoon until all the ingredients are incorporated into the cream cheese. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter.
- Fill the peppers with the cream cheese mixture and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Top each pepper with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the breadcrumb topping is golden and crispy. Garnish with more green onions and serve.
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Notes
- This recipe can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Prepare and stuff the jalapeños with the cream cheese mixture and place on a prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. When ready to bake, top with grated cheddar cheese and the panko breadcrumb mixture. Bake and serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2jalapeño poppers
Calories
60kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
130mg
(5%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2jalapeño poppers | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.