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Easy Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese Filling

A platter of baked jalapeño poppers stuffed with creamy filling and topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs.
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Make these simple baked jalapeño poppers for a spicy, cheesy appetizer perfect for game night. Control the heat by properly seeding the peppers.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large jalapeño peppers
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 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 each jalapeño in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or knife to carefully scrape out all the seeds and white membrane. This removes most of the heat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Stir the beaten egg into the cheese mixture.
  5. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into the hollowed-out jalapeño halves, mounding it slightly.
  6. In a shallow dish, spread out the panko breadcrumbs.
  7. Dip the top (cheese side) of each stuffed pepper half into the melted butter, then press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs to coat the cheese filling completely.
  8. Place the poppers, filling-side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and bubbly.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Always wear gloves when cutting jalapeños to protect your skin from capsaicin oil.
  • For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup finely minced cooked bacon bits to the cheese filling.
  • If you prefer a bacon-wrapped version, wrap each stuffed half tightly with half a strip of bacon before baking. Adjust cook time as needed.

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