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Easy Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese Filling

Close-up of several baked jalapeño poppers stuffed with cheese and topped with a golden brown, crunchy breadcrumb mixture.
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Make these simple baked jalapeño poppers for a spicy appetizer. They feature a creamy cheese center inside fresh jalapeños, baked until hot.

Ingredients

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  • 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wear gloves to handle the jalapeños. Slice each pepper lengthwise and carefully remove the seeds and white membranes. This controls the heat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into the hollowed-out jalapeño halves. Press the filling down gently.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the filled peppers.
  6. Place the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let them cool slightly before serving your spicy appetizer poppers.

Notes

  • Wear gloves when cutting the peppers to protect your skin from the capsaicin oil.
  • For bacon wrapped poppers, wrap half a slice of bacon around each filled pepper before baking. Adjust baking time as needed.
  • If you prefer a milder flavor, briefly blanch the halved peppers in boiling water for 2 minutes before stuffing.

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