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Easy Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese Filling

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Make simple, spicy, and cheesy baked jalapeño poppers perfect for any gathering. Control the heat by properly seeding the peppers.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large jalapeño peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wear gloves to handle the peppers. Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or knife to carefully remove the seeds and white membranes. For less heat, scrape out more of the white membrane.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture evenly into each jalapeño half. Do not overfill.
  5. In a shallow dish, spread out the panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Brush the tops and sides of the filled jalapeños lightly with melted butter.
  7. Dip the cheese-filled side of each popper into the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere.
  8. Place the poppers, filling-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese filling is bubbly and lightly browned.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Always wear gloves when cutting jalapeños to protect your skin from capsaicin oil.
  • If you want a bacon wrapped poppers version, wrap each filled pepper half with half a strip of bacon before breading and baking.
  • For a crispier coating, you can briefly broil the poppers for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.

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