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Easy Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese Filling

A pile of freshly baked jalapeño poppers stuffed with creamy cheese and topped with golden breadcrumbs on a white plate.
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Make these simple baked jalapeño poppers for a spicy appetizer. They feature a creamy cheese center inside fresh peppers, cooked until golden.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large jalapeño peppers
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or knife to carefully remove the seeds and white membranes. Wear gloves when handling peppers to control the heat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix until the filling is smooth and uniform.
  4. Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture evenly into the hollowed-out jalapeño halves. Press the filling down slightly.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the top of the filled peppers.
  6. Place the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the poppers cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • To reduce the heat level, remove as much of the white membrane (pith) from inside the pepper as possible.
  • For bacon wrapped poppers, wrap each filled half with half a slice of bacon before baking. You may need to increase the cook time slightly.
  • You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese for cheddar if you prefer a milder flavor.

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