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.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Mix cream cheese and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl until evenly blended. Fill each jalapeño half with cheese mixture. …
- 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:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wearing gloves, slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl mix cream cheese, garlic powder, cheddar cheese and chives (if using).
- In a separate bowl, combine Panko crumbs and melted butter.
- Fill jalapenos with the cheese mixture. Top with crumbs.
- Place on a baking pan and bake 18-22 minutes or until golden.
- Cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
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FAQ
Do you have to blanch jalapeños before making poppers?
How do you get the batter to stick to jalapeno poppers?
How do you keep cheese from oozing out of jalapeno poppers?
The last step before bake time is the most important! Wrap those jalapeños in a delicious piece of bacon. To wrap the jalapeño, take a the end of a piece of bacon and place it on the opening of the jalapeño popper to keep the cheese from oozing out of the jalapeño.
Why are my jalapeno poppers soggy?
