Spicy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños
Spicy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Jalapeños
- 12 jalapeño peppers, medium-sized
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 6 bacon, slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Carefully halve each jalapeño pepper lengthwise. Using a small spoon, remove the seeds and white membranes. For less heat, ensure all membranes are removed. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture generously into each jalapeño half. Arrange the stuffed jalapeños in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the jalapeños are tender, and the cheese filling is bubbly and lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with the crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Jalapeños
- 12 jalapeño peppers, medium-sized
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 6 bacon, slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Carefully halve each jalapeño pepper lengthwise. Using a small spoon, remove the seeds and white membranes. For less heat, ensure all membranes are removed. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture generously into each jalapeño half. Arrange the stuffed jalapeños in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the jalapeños are tender, and the cheese filling is bubbly and lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with the crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 5 min