Description
A Deliciously Spicy Appetizer Recipe to Try Today!
Ingredients
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- 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Place the filled jalapeños on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the jalapeños are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a milder version, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like diced tomatoes or different types of cheese for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Jalapeño Poppers, Spicy Appetizer, Jalapeño Recipe