Spicy jalapeno peppers filled with creamy cheese and baked until golden.
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
Ingredients
- 12 whole jalapenos (halved and seeded)
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh diced tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon sliced green onions
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
- Fold in Monterey Jack cheese.
- Fill each jalapeno half with cheese mixture. Don't overfill or the cheese will ooze over the sides of the pepper.
- Place in a 400 degree preheated oven
- Bake for 20 - 30 minutes until heated through and lightly browned.
- Place on serving dish and garnish with cilantro and tomatoes and onions
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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.
Agness of Run Agness Run says
This is an excellent appetizer, Kathy! Great combination of ingredients and a great idea for a party dish. Can I use feta cheese instead of cream cheese?
Katie Crenshaw says
These look beautiful, Kathy. I would eat them all in one sitting all by myself. I love anything jalapeño!!! xoxo
Kathy says
Thanks, Katie!
Ric says
Monterey. Add bacon!
Kathy says
Bacon would be so yummy on these poppers!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
One of my favorite football watching foods Kathy! Delicious!
Kathy says
Poppers seem to go with football!
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com says
I have only discovered Jalapeno peppers a few years ago but I completely agree with you - they are ever so slightly addictive. Fantastic food for the football season!
Kathy says
I know! I just can't help myself and have to eat "just one more"!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss says
So my husband was JUST talking about how I need to make jalapeno poppers! haha You have excellent timing!!
Kathy says
Totally amazing timing! I think football season brings out the best appetizers!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
Yes please! Love Jalepeno Poppers.
Kathy says
🙂
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
This recipe is so timely because I have a whole bag of jalapenos I bought at an organic local farm stand this past weekend. They were so pretty and so perfect and I bought way more than I can ever use! Guess it's jalapeno popper time! 🙂
Kathy says
I think it is jalapeno popper time!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Oh my gosh - it's like you were in the room the other day when my hubby said he wanted to make poppers for our tailgate! He'll be so happy to see this...as am I!! Loving this recipe, Kathy!!
Kathy says
Talk about perfect timing! These would be perfect for a tailgate party!
David @ Spiced says
Oh man, I absolutely love jalapeno poppers! Of course, there was that one time when the batch of jalapenos was insanely hot...but we still made our way through the entire batch. This is classic football food right here! 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Love jalapeno poppers! So good and I always reach for just one more too 😉 Perfect for game day or weekend eats!
Kathy says
They are hard to resist!
Maya @ Treats and Eats says
Oooh, I love these! I'm a huge fan of jalapeno poppers but I've never tried a homemade version. But now I definitely need to give it a try!
Kathy says
You must give them a try. Super easy to make!
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Love these super yummy jalapeño poppers, Kathy. Deeeelicious.
Kathy says
Thanks, Anu!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
I bet these are super addicting! YUM!
Kathy says
Very addicting!
Danielle @ So Munch Love says
As soon as I saw these, my mouth literally started watering. I LOVE jalapeno poppers. Thanks for another idea for using up the mountains of jalapenos my garden is producing! 🙂
Kathy says
Gotta love all those home grown jalapenos!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
We make jalapeno poppers in the smoker all the time! They are totally the perfect football food! I'm loving the cream cheese and tomato garnish!
Kathy says
Oooh! I need to try using a smoker! Great idea!!!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
These look like a fun appetizer, Kathy. Are they super hot? I'm a bit of a spicy/heat wimp. They do look yummy though.
Kathy says
Jalapenos seem to vary in spiciness. Often for my kids I use Anaheim peppers instead. They are pretty mild.
Laura says
We are always looking for solid appetizers around here that don't make we work too hard....and these will help me use of the pepper surplus. Awesome! Not sure about the football part. More like napping.
Kathy says
These would be perfect for you!
Gingi says
Those look soooooo yummy!! Love the little flecks of red, makes the whole thing "pop".. (hahaha, get it? pop? poppers? ohhh, I kill me!) <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Kathy says
Love the "pops!"