Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
These Crispy Jalapeno Poppers with cream cheese & cheddar are baked, not fried, and they’re perfect for your next party!
Serving4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 jalapenos
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 3 Tablespoons sharp cheddar, grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch smoked paprika powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 Tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Wash the jalapenos, then slice in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membrane. Set the jalapenos aside.
- Combine cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, paprika powder, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Fill a piping bag (or a plastic bag with the corner cut off) with the cream cheese mixture. Fill the jalapenos by squeezing an even amount of cream cheese mixture into each one and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Top the jalapenos with panko breadcrumbs and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake the jalapeno poppers for 20 minutes or until they are tender and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool briefly before serving.
Notes
Instead of plain cream cheese, you can use cream cheese with chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 155 kcal · Carbohydrates: 12 g · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g · Cholesterol: 27 mg · Sodium: 256 mg · Potassium: 180 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 703 IU · Vitamin C: 33 mg · Calcium: 146 mg · Iron: 1 mg