Spicy Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
Spicy Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Jalapeños
- 12 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and deseeded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping (Optional)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
For Baking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Wearing gloves, carefully halve each jalapeño pepper lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds and membranes. For less heat, remove all seeds and membranes; for more heat, leave some in. Arrange the hollowed jalapeño halves on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
If using, gently fold in the crumbled crispy bacon into the cheese mixture. Alternatively, the bacon can be sprinkled on top later.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Using a small spoon or a piping bag, generously fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture. Ensure the filling is mounded nicely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with the olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the filled jalapeños. If you didn't mix the bacon in, sprinkle it on top now.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the jalapeños are tender, the cheese filling is bubbly, and the topping is golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Be cautious as the filling will be very hot. Serve warm as a delicious appetizer.
⏱️ 5 min
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Spicy Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Jalapeños
- 12 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and deseeded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping (Optional)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
For Baking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Wearing gloves, carefully halve each jalapeño pepper lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scrape out the seeds and membranes. For less heat, remove all seeds and membranes; for more heat, leave some in. Arrange the hollowed jalapeño halves on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
If using, gently fold in the crumbled crispy bacon into the cheese mixture. Alternatively, the bacon can be sprinkled on top later.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Using a small spoon or a piping bag, generously fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture. Ensure the filling is mounded nicely.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with the olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top of the filled jalapeños. If you didn't mix the bacon in, sprinkle it on top now.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the jalapeños are tender, the cheese filling is bubbly, and the topping is golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Be cautious as the filling will be very hot. Serve warm as a delicious appetizer.
⏱️ 5 min