Ingredients
12 fresh jalapeños
6 ounces of softened cream cheese
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
4 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives (optional)
¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon of melted butter
6 ounces cream cheese
Vegan cream cheese for plant-based diets
¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
Gluten-free bread crumbs for gluten-sensitive eaters
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2-Wash and halve 12 fresh jalapeños lengthwise, then remove the seeds and membranes to adjust the heat level.
3-In a bowl, mix 6 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 4 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and optionally 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives until smooth.
4-Stuff each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture.
5-Combine ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon of melted butter, then sprinkle this over the stuffed jalapeños for a crunchy top.
6-Bake for 18-22 minutes until the poppers are golden and bubbly, then let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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🧤 Wear gloves while handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation from the peppers’ oils.
🌶 Adjust heat by leaving some membranes in or using milder peppers.
🥓 Customize by adding bacon bits or other favorite ingredients to the filling.
❄️ Poppers can be frozen and baked directly from frozen at 425°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg