Description
Indulgent jalapeno poppers with a creamy cheese filling encapsulated in crispy roasted jalapenos, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jalapenos
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1 cup (approx. 4 oz / 113 g) shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 6 oz (170 g) bacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
- Halve the jalapenos lengthwise, removing seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic, salt, black pepper, green onion, cheddar, and bacon; mix until smooth.
- Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture, being careful not to overstuff.
- Arrange filled jalapenos on the baking sheet, cut-side up.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For less heat, use poblano peppers. Use gloves when handling jalapenos to prevent skin irritation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper half
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8.7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg