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JALAPEÑO POPPERS

Sana Umer
Jalapeño Poppers are a spicy and creamy appetizer filled with seasoned cream cheese and baked until golden. Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy crowd-pleasing snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Jalapeño Poppers:

  • 6 jalapeños halved and seeded
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup bread crumbs optional

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make Filling:

  • Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Fill Jalapeños:

  • Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half. Sprinkle with bread crumbs if using.

Bake:

  • Bake for 18–20 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Extra Crunch: Wrap with bacon or use panko crumbs.
  • Heat Control: Remove all seeds for milder poppers.
  • Air Fryer: Cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 1 day.
  • Dipping Sauce: Ranch or sour cream works great.
Keyword easy spinach dip, vegetable dip, warm dip