Jalapeno Popper Recipe

There are many delicious versions of jalapeño poppers: Some are breaded and deep-fried, others use two kinds of cheese, and another, called armadillo eggs, calls for enrobing the cheese-stuffed peppers with ground meat and bacon. These easy-baked poppers are filled with tangy cream cheese — brightened with scallions, cilantro, garlic and lime zest — then wrapped with bacon for looks, salt and crunch. For a vegetarian variation, sprinkle the stuffed jalapeños with finely crumbled tortilla chips before baking to complement the crisp-tender chiles and the molten-cheese filling.

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Mix cream cheese and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl until evenly blended. Fill each jalapeño half with cheese mixture. …
3. Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy, 25 to 35 minutes. hungryallweighs.

Jalapeno Poppers

These easy jalapeno poppers are a game day favorite! Jalapenos are stuffed with a cheesy filling, topped with a buttery bread crumb topping and baked until golden.

Prep: 20min

Total: 45min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 122 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 12 jalapeno peppers
• 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons chives (finely chopped)
• ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter (melted)

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Wearing gloves, slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and membranes.
3. In a bowl mix cream cheese, garlic powder, cheddar cheese and chives (if using).
4. In a separate bowl, combine Panko crumbs and melted butter.
5. Fill jalapenos with the cheese mixture. Top with crumbs.
6. Place on a baking pan and bake 18-22 minutes or until golden.
7. Cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Jalapeño Poppers

Filled with creamy, pimiento cheese-style filling, these not-too-spicy, bacon-topped jalapeño poppers are the ultimate party appetizer.

Prep: 25min

Total: 40min

Yield: 6 – 8 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
• 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. diced pimiento peppers, drained
• 1/4 c. minced white or yellow onion
• 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika, divided
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
• 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds and ribs from the peppers. Set the halved peppers aside.
3. Stir together the cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimientos, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt, paprika, and pepper In a medium bowl. Stir together the panko, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt, paprika, and pepper, as well as olive oil in a small bowl.
4. Fill each pepper half with some of the cheese mixture, and place on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the peppers evenly with the panko mixture.
5. Bake until the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven and top them with bacon and chives.

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