Jalapeno Poppers
This Jalapeno Poppers Recipe delivers gooey cream cheese and sharp cheddar stuffed into crisp, roasted jalapeños—ready in under an hour for your next party or cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 12 fresh jalapeños washed and dried
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 slices turkey bacon halved crosswise
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or almond flour for gluten-free
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- Slice jalapeños lengthwise, then scoop out seeds and ribs.
- Stir together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cheddar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the cheese blend into each jalapeño half.
- Wrap each filled pepper with a bacon half, tucking the end underneath to secure.
- Sprinkle panko or almond flour over each popper for a golden crust.
- Arrange poppers on the sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until bacon is crisp and cheese is bubbly.
- Let poppers cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Serve warm with ranch dip or cilantro lime crema.
Notes
For a mild version, remove ribs and seeds from jalapeños. It is freezer-friendly and can be made ahead up to 6 hours before baking.
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