Description
Creamy jalapeno cream cheese recipe poppers: stuffed jalapeno halves baked with a seasoned blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and taco spice, finished with breadcrumbs for a crispy bite.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
12 medium jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons fine bread crumbs, or to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Blend cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and seasoning mix together in a bowl. Spread mixture into jalapeño halves and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle bread crumbs over cheese filling.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are just tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Notes
Adjust spice: remove all seeds for mild, leave some for extra heat.
Swap breadcrumbs for gluten-free version.
Make ahead: fill peppers, refrigerate up to 1 day before baking.
Serve with ranch or yogurt dip to balance spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed jalapeno halves
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 260
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: jalapeno cream cheese recipe, jalapeno poppers, cream cheese appetizer