Description
Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers are a spicy and cheesy snack perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Stuff the jalapeño halves with the cheese mixture.
- Place stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the jalapeños are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers, appetizers, spicy snacks