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Tortilla Chip-Crusted Baked Jalapeño Poppers
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Tortilla Chip-Crusted Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Tortilla Chip-Crusted Baked Jalapeño Poppers are spicy jalapeños halved and deseeded, stuffed with a creamy blend of cream cheese and Mexican cheese, then coated in crushed tortilla chips for a crunchy exterior. Baking them at 375°F until the cheese bubbles creates a mix of creamy and crisp textures. The use of flavored tortilla chips adds additional notes of zest or spice to each bite, providing a satisfying appetizer or snack option.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 jalapeno poppers
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 10 jalapeño sliced in half, membranes and seeds removed
  • 40 tortilla chips of your favorite; flavored version suggested
  • 4 oz cream cheese light
  • ½ cup Mexican cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon almond milk regular milk also works
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the tortilla chips and process until they resemble fine crumbs (like bread crumbs). Transfer to a shallow bowl and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheese and milk until combined. Set aside.
  4. In another separate bowl, beat together egg and egg white. Set aside.
  5. Stuff each jalapeno half with cream cheese mixture. Do not overfill.
  6. Dip each stuffed pepper half in the egg mixture completely, then roll the pepper in the chip mixture and place pepper on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with each pepper.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve while the poppers are hot!

Notes

  • Using flavored tortilla chips can add unique taste variations; popular choices include Sriracha Way Better Snacks, Garden Salsa, or Cheddar Sun Chips.
  • Be careful not to overfill the jalapeño halves to maintain the coating and prevent overflow during baking.
  • Serve the poppers hot to enjoy the contrast of melted cheese and crispy crust.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1jalapeño popper Calories 58cal (3%) Carbohydrates 4.5g (2%) Protein 1.8g (4%) Fat 3.7g (6%) Saturated Fat 1.4g (7%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 jalapeno poppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Serving 1jalapeño popper
Calories 58cal 3%
Carbohydrates 4.5g 2%
Protein 1.8g 4%
Fat 3.7g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
Fiber 1g 4%

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