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Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

A crowd-pleasing snack featuring spicy jalapenos stuffed with a creamy cheese mixture, crispy bacon, and topped with crunchy panko.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 slices Bacon
  • 2 tbsp Chives, fresh
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 Jalapenos, large fresh, halved and seeded
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sharp, grated
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it into small pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chives, garlic, onion powder, paprika, and bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Halve the jalapenos lengthwise and remove seeds.
  5. Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.
  6. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top of each filled jalapeno.
  7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the jalapenos are tender and the tops are golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For less heat, remove all white ribs and seeds. For a vegetarian option, you can skip the bacon and use toasted walnuts or smoked tofu instead.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Omit bacon for vegetarian option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 popper
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: jalapeno poppers, stuffed peppers, appetizer, party food