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Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Baked jalapeno poppers are creamy inside, crunchy outside, and deliciously spicy — but not too spicy that you won’t go back for another!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rest Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 65 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 12 Jalapeno peppers (4-5 inch long peppers)
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded (See Note 1)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Wearing gloves (optional), slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise being sure to keep stem on if possible. Using a small spoon, scoop out the veins and seeds, discard. Place on lined baking sheet cut side up.
  3. In a bowl mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.
  4. In a small bowl, combine Panko crumbs, paprika and melted butter. Set aside.
  5. Carefully fill each jalapeño with the cheese mixture. I take a small scoop and mold it in my hands into a small cigar shape and press it into each jalapeño shell. Divide and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top of each popper.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving. I like to also serve with Ranch dressing, but that's optional.

Notes

  • Consider shredding your own cheddar cheese! Most pre-shredded cheeses are coated with potato starch which makes the melted cheese a little clumpy. You could also use pepper jack cheese, or a combo of each.

Nutrition Information

Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 299IU (6%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 299IU 6%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.