Jalapeño Poppers

Name: Jalapeño Poppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 eggs, beaten; as needed cooking spray

Spicy jalapeño peppers stuffed with creamy cheese, breaded and baked until golden and crispy.

40 minMediumServes 12110 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerOvenVegetarianLow CarbLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

12 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs, beaten
as needed cooking spray

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2

In a medium bowl, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder until well combined.
3

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
4

Fill each of the 12 halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed jalapeño peppers with the cheese mixture.
5

Dip each stuffed jalapeño in 2 beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
6

Place jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet and spray lightly with as needed cooking spray.
7

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Jalapeño Poppers dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Jalapeño Poppers gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Jalapeño Poppers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Jalapeño Poppers?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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