Print

Easy Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese Filling

Close-up of three baked jalapeño poppers stuffed with creamy filling and covered in golden, crispy breadcrumbs.
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make these simple, cheesy jalapeño poppers in the oven for a spicy appetizer perfect for game night. Control the heat by properly preparing the peppers.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the jalapeños: Wear gloves to protect your hands. Slice each jalapeño lengthwise in half. Use a small spoon or knife to carefully scoop out the seeds and white membranes. Removing more membrane reduces the heat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until the filling is smooth and well combined.
  4. Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture evenly into the hollowed-out jalapeño halves. Press the filling down gently.
  5. Set up a dredging station: Place the beaten egg in one shallow dish and the panko breadcrumbs in another.
  6. Dip the top (cheese side) of each stuffed pepper half first into the egg, letting excess drip off, then press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs to coat the cheese completely.
  7. Place the coated poppers, cheese-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray for better browning.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the breading is golden brown.
  9. Let the spicy appetizer poppers cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Always wear gloves when handling jalapeños to prevent skin irritation from the capsaicin.
  • For a richer flavor, you can mix 2 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon into the cream cheese filling.
  • If you prefer bacon wrapped poppers, wrap each stuffed half with half a strip of bacon before baking. Adjust the bake time if necessary.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://savoryskies.com/baked-jalapeno-poppers-easy-recipe/