Description
Spicy jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheese and breadcrumbs, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the stuffed jalapeños and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- Adjust the amount of cheese or breadcrumbs to taste.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
