How to Make Baked Jalapeño Poppers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Jalapeño Poppers are a popular appetizer that combines the spicy kick of jalapeños with the creamy, cheesy filling. These poppers are the perfect finger food for parties, game days, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests with a delightful and flavorful snack. The best part? They are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative to the traditional deep-fried version.

Jalapeño poppers are typically filled with a mixture of cream cheese and cheddar cheese, b...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 12 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 24 poppers

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Fill each jalapeño pepper half with cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and bread crumbs, respectively; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until jalapeños are tender and cheese melts, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    137 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 163mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 121mg