Description
Irresistible Jalapeño Poppers, a quick and easy game-changer perfect for any gathering, combining spicy, creamy, and crunchy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill jalapeño halves with the cheese mixture.
- Dip in breadcrumbs, coat evenly.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm!
Notes
For extra crunch, double-dip the jalapeños in egg before coating with breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg