The Ultimate Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese 5-Star
The Ultimate Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese feature tender jalapeños filled with a creamy cheese and bacon mixture, topped with crisp golden breadcrumbs and baked until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 poppers 1x
Ingredients
12 large jalapeño peppers
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 quarter teaspoon salt
1 quarter teaspoon black pepper
1 half cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
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In a bowl mix cream cheese cheddar bacon garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper until smooth.
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Spoon filling evenly into each jalapeño half.
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Combine panko breadcrumbs and olive oil in a small bowl.
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Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over filled jalapeños pressing lightly.
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until peppers are tender and topping is golden.
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Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
For milder flavor remove all membranes.
For extra crispness broil briefly after baking.