Description
These Spicy Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese are the perfect quick snack when you’re craving something hot, cheesy, and satisfying. They combine spicy jalapeños, creamy filling and a golden crisp or cheesy top—ready in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 large jalapeño peppers
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional: ¼ cup breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Cut the 6 jalapeños in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membranes (remove all for milder heat).
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, salt and black pepper until smooth.
- Spoon the cheese‑filling into each jalapeño half, filling evenly.
- If using, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the filled halves.
- Place the stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and just starting to brown.
- Let them cool 1–2 minutes before serving—they’re best when warm, creamy and slightly crisp.
Notes
- You can add extra cheese such as mozzarella or pepper jack for more melt and flavor.
- For smoky heat, add smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the filling.
- To reduce mess and ooze, chill the filled peppers briefly before baking; that sets the filling slightly. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Use an air‑fryer at ~375 °F (190 °C) for 7–8 minutes as an alternative to baking.
- Remove seeds and membranes for milder heat; leave seeds in if you like fiery poppers. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper half
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
