Spicy Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers
Spicy Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
For the Jalapeño Poppers
- 12 jalapeños, fresh, medium-sized, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the jalapeños: Carefully halve each jalapeño lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and membranes. Rinse the jalapeño halves under cold water to remove any remaining seeds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Using a small spoon or your fingers, generously stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese and bacon mixture. Ensure the filling is mounded slightly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Set up a breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in a second shallow dish, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Coat each stuffed jalapeño: First, dredge it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, press it into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring it's fully coated. Place the coated poppers on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Lightly spray the tops of the breaded jalapeño poppers with cooking spray. This will help them brown and crisp up nicely in the oven.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the poppers are golden brown, the cheese is bubbly, and the jalapeños are tender. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the poppers cool for a few minutes before serving, as the filling will be very hot. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
For the Jalapeño Poppers
- 12 jalapeños, fresh, medium-sized, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the jalapeños: Carefully halve each jalapeño lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and membranes. Rinse the jalapeño halves under cold water to remove any remaining seeds.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Using a small spoon or your fingers, generously stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese and bacon mixture. Ensure the filling is mounded slightly.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Set up a breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in a second shallow dish, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Coat each stuffed jalapeño: First, dredge it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any extra to drip off. Finally, press it into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring it's fully coated. Place the coated poppers on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Lightly spray the tops of the breaded jalapeño poppers with cooking spray. This will help them brown and crisp up nicely in the oven.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the poppers are golden brown, the cheese is bubbly, and the jalapeños are tender. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the poppers cool for a few minutes before serving, as the filling will be very hot. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min