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Close-up of baked jalapeño poppers with melted cheese and crunchy panko topping

JALAPENO POPPERS

Creamy baked jalapeño poppers stuffed with cheddar, bacon, and green onion, finished with a crunchy toasted panko topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
chill time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 (about 20 halves)
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 335
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 jalapeños
  • 8 oz 250 g cream cheese, softened
  • 5.3 oz 150 g streaky bacon, cooked crisp and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper about 0.13 tsp
  • 7 oz 200 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup 40 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup 100 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
  • 2 tbsp chives finely sliced

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon (or piping bag)
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and set a wire rack on top.
  2. Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds/membranes with a spoon.
  3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, bacon, green onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and 7 oz (200 g) cheddar until combined.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add panko and stir until golden. Remove from heat.
  5. Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture and smooth the top.
  6. Arrange on the rack. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup (100 g) cheddar, then top with toasted panko and a little chives.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until hot and melty. Broil 1–2 minutes for extra color if desired. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 10(about 20 halves)Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 7.3gProtein: 15.6gFat: 27.3gSaturated Fat: 13.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.3gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 75.5mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 2.8gVitamin A: 1063IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 256mgIron: 0.7mg

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Notes

  • Wear gloves while prepping jalapeños and avoid touching your face/eyes.
  • For milder poppers, remove all seeds and membranes; for more heat, leave a little membrane.
  • Swap cheddar with pepper jack or Monterey Jack.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to keep the topping crisp.

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