Baked Jalapeno Poppers
This easy and delicious appetizer recipe is made by stuffing jalapenos with a cream cheese stuffing mix and then baked to perfection.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeños
- 6 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Slice the 10 jalapeños in half lengthwise and then use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds together with white ribs and discard.
- In a medium bowl, combine the 6 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and seasonings (1 1/2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika)
- Stuff your jalapeno halves with this mixture, and place them in a lined sheet pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden on top.
- Garnish with 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley or chives or chives
Notes
- Use lite cream cheese if you like.
- You can also use the air-fryer instead of baking them.
- For a crunchy cheese topping, dip it in some breadcrumbs.
- Serving size: 4 sliced jalapeno poppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 612IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 0.2mg