Jalapeño Cheddar Poppers
Make Jalapeño Cheddar Poppers your go-to party snack! Crispy, cheesy, and with a spicy kick, easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 388kcal
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeño peppers halved lengthwise and seeds removed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with smoked paprika, if using.
- Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Dip the cheese side of each jalapeño half onto the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the jalapeño halves, cheese side up, on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the peppers are tender.
- And Serve immediately with a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1.621IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 1mg