5 from 3 votes
Cheesy Jalapeno Poppers
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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

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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*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 55mg2%
Potassium 24mg1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 205IU4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.