Description
Spicy jalapeño poppers stuffed with creamy Mexican cheese, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Mix cream cheese, Mexican cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Dip each stuffed jalapeño in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Serve with sour cream or salsa for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
