Do you ever think of combining your favorite jalapeno and peanut butter? And wonder how this turns out in a recipe format? This peanut butter stuffed jalapenos recipe is the one-place destination for your quest.
This distinctive jalapeno-peanut butter combo is unbelievably delicious. It's slightly spicy and spectacular, with a peanut butter taste that melts in your mouth.
Jalapeno butter-stuffed jalapeno is a quick dish that requires the most preparation, from the most minor to the most minimal. It can be your last-minute additions for game day or a party. Additionally, loads of modifications and variations are possible to suit your family or guests.
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Why You'll Love This Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe?
- Since the prepping work is easy, there is more room to personalize each jalapeno bite to suit each individual. For example, make a batch of spicy jalapeno halves for spicy food lovers and another set of mild peanut butter-stuffed jalapenos for sensitive palates.
- Plus, the required ingredients are simple and easy to find. Go into your pantry; you may already have those.
- Sharing recipes aims to get everyone into cooking with simple ingredients and easy procedures. And this stuffed peanut butter jalapeno recipe is the one we are all quite satisfied with and delighted to share with you.
- Does this recipe need any pro tips to get it perfect? Or does it require any special skills to be applied? Not at all.
- This recipe is a breeze if you know how to cut the jalapeno without hurting yourself. All you need to do is divide the jalapeno, stuff it with peanut butter, and bake it. That's it. However, it has some modifications and enhancements to make it taste excellent. We will see the possible variations and customizations below.
The Ingredients
- Peanut butter. I used store-bought peanut butter, which is convenient and has a pleasing taste. It's rich in protein and low in carbs, making this peanut butter-stuffed jalapenos a wonderful recipe for a snack for the family or guests on game day.
- Jalapeno. This decides the spice level of the poppers. The more you leave the seeds on, the spicier the food is. Remove the seeds and the rib for mild versions of stuffed jalapeno. For the gentle heat, you may swap with Cubanelle peppers.
- Parika. It is added to give a depth of flavor and make the peanut butter glow with color. Paprika does not impact the heat much, but the intense aroma makes it more genuine.
How to make peanut butter stuffed jalapenos?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepping the jalapeno. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves to avoid skin burns. Divide the jalapeno lengthwise into two.
Using a spoon, remove the white membrane and the seeds altogether. Reserve the seeds.
Prepping the stuffing. Add peanut butter and paprika to a mixing bowl. You may add the reserved jalapeno seeds to greatly increase the heat of the peanut butter jalapeno poppers.
As a side note, we often eat spicy food and feel the peanut butter with paprika alone has the right amount of heat.
Bake. Arrange the jalapenos on the baking sheet without crowding. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the jalapenos turn soft.
Serve. Enjoy it as finger food or with dipping sauce.
Best Pairing Ideas
These peanut butter poppers are lovely to hold as a stand-alone finger food appetizer. However, it is excellent when served with
- Dipping sauce. An excellent, soothing dipping sauce like mayo or ranch works fine.
- Spicy sauce. If you prefer something more spice, serve with jalapeno mayo, boom boom sauce, and spicy garlic aioli.
- Salad. A simple salad like fresco salad, Greek yogurt cucumber salad, or cucumber mango salad tastes delicious.
- Spicy side. When looking out for more spicy sides, serve with sides like spicy kale salad.
Pro Tips For A Party
This section is specially dedicated to the party planners. This peanut butter stuffed jalapeno is a delicious party-friendly recipe that never disappoints you. You may make ahead of the prepping work ahead of the day to avoid last-minute fusses and messes. To make ahead,
- Cut the jalapeno and core the seeds, as we do for roasting jalapeno. Then, store them in zip-lock bags in the refrigerator.
- Blend the peanut butter and the paprika in the zip-lock bags ahead of the day.
- Arrange them in the tray, snip the spiced peanut butter bag in the corner, and squeeze over the jalapenos.
- And pop them in the over when needed.
- It stays good and fresh for up to 2-3 hours at room temperature. So, plan accordingly.
The Leftover Ideas
- Jalapeno peanut burger. Use the burger as the second layer over the protein patty.
- Sandwich. Same as burgers, a sandwich stuffed with these spicy poppers tastes fabulous.
- Casserole. Slice and sprinkle over a casserole. Breakfast or dinner casserole turns out great with this add-on.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Stuffed Jalapenos
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 6 jalapeno
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
- Cut the jalapenos into halves.
- Remove the seeds and the rib with a spoon.
- And arrange them in a baking sheet without crowding. And set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the peanut buttter and paprika.
- Mix until they combined well.
- Scoop and fill the set aside jalapeno's cavity.
- Repeat the process for the remaining jalapeno halves.
- Bake it for 20 minutes or until the jalapenos are soft.
- Enjoy as it as or with a dip
Notes
- The filling quantity varies with the size of the jalapeno,
- Whip the peanut butter mix according to the size of the jalapeno cavity.
- You may add in the jalapeno seeds to the peanut butter filling to increase the heat.
- To store. Transfer the leftover peanut butter-stuffed jalapenos to an air-sealed container. Refrigerate to use for up to 5 days.
- To reheat. Rewarm in the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or until warm. Or gently rewarm in the microwave for about 30 seconds or in increments until warm.
- Freeze. Place the poppers in freezer-safe airtight containers or bags and freeze them for about 2 months. To thaw, refrigerate the frozen jalapeno overnight.
Alison Saalbach Corey says
The freshness of the ingredients shines through in every bite of this recipe. The flavors in this dish are bold and robust. It's a true explosion of taste.