Go Back
–+ servings
half eaten Jalapeno Popper held over batch of Jalapeno poppers
5 from 3 votes
Created by: girlinspired

Jalapeño Poppers


Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
24
These Jalapeño Poppers are bite-size, loaded jalapeño peppers, stuffed with a cheese and spice mixture, and baked into melted gooey cheese perfection.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 oz. package cream cheese softened
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 1-2 sliced green onions green parts (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic paste
  • ½ cup grated medium cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated monterey jack cheese
  • 10-12 jalapeno peppers

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix together cream cheese, black pepper, sliced green onions, garlic, and grated cheese.
    white bowl with cream cheese cheese and spices jalapeno peppers on wooden kitchen bord
  • Slice each jalapeno in half lengthwise and remove seeds and ribbing (if you want more heat from the poppers, leave some of the ribbing and/or seeds.)
    jalapeno peppers cut in hals on wooden kitchen board
  • Place jalapenos on a baking sheet, open side up.
    cut in half jalapeno peppers on a cookie sheet black and white striped linen on marble countertop
  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to fill each pepper half with the cheese filling mixture.
    cut in half jalapeno peppers filled with cream cheese mix on a cookie sheet black and white striped linen on marble countertop
  • Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned on top.
    broiled Jalapeno Poppers filled with on a cookie sheet black and white striped linen on marble countertop
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

Make this recipe?

Share it with me on Instagram @girlinspired1 and follow on Pinterest for more!

Pin Recipe Share Recipe