Jalapeno Poppers

Spicy jalapeno peppers filled with creamy cheese and baked until golden.

This post for jalapeno poppers was originally published in September of 2015. The pictures have been updated, however the rest of the post remains the same.

It’s football season.  Do you need an appetizer? A perfect appetizer?  A perfect, spicy appetizer?  Get ready for Jalapeno Poppers!  These are strangely addicting…I love them, yet they make my mouth burn from the spicy jalapeno….and as soon as I’m finished with the first one, I am reaching for just one more!  

These poppers can be made ahead of time and then just popped into the oven just before serving.

I usually make a batch using 12 jalapenos.  You can simply adjust this recipe up or down depending on how large a crowd you will have. I like to serve these with alongside a bowl of homemade guacamole and salsa.

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Jalapeno Poppers

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Spicy and cheesy appetizer!

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: jalapeno appetizer, jalapeno poppers, jalapenos cream cheese, poppers

Servings: 12 people

Calories: 50 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 12 whole jalapenos halved and seeded
• 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
• 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
• 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh diced tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Mix cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.

2. Fold in Monterey Jack cheese.

3. Fill each jalapeno half with cheese mixture. Don't overfill or the cheese will ooze over the sides of the pepper.
4. Place in a 400 degree preheated oven
5. Bake for 20 - 30 minutes until heated through and lightly browned.

6. Place on serving dish and garnish with cilantro and tomatoes and onions

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Use 12 small jalapenos or 6 large jalapenos

Nutrition Facts

Jalapeno Poppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 14mg 5%

Sodium 55mg 2%

Potassium 24mg 1%

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 4.1%

Vitamin C 2.1%

Calcium 4.4%

Iron 0.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.