Jalapeno Poppers

Need a party appetizer? Make delicious Jalapeno Poppers that are always a hit and the first to go! Slice fresh jalapenos in half, fill with a cheesy cream cheese filling and top with a crispy Panko topping then baked until golden brown. The ultimate game day snack with the perfect mix of spicy, cheesy and crispy!

The best appetizer recipe for you today! Jalapeno poppers are so easy to make, super tasty, and the perfect party food. We make them for almost every game day, and I always make a double batch because they disappear fast!

Cream cheese stuffed jalapenos topped with panko are the ultimate combination of creamy, cheesy, spicy, and crispy! They’re just as good as a restaurant version and a lot less expensive. If you want an easy snack, this is the one to make. Make a big batch, mix up some margaritas or Alabama slammers, and have the most delicious game-day party! Everyone will love these jalapeno poppers.

Why You’ll Love Jalapeño Poppers

• This is such an easy recipe! Anyone can make them because they’re truly so simple to put together.
• Jalapeno poppers in the oven is my favorite way to make this classic appetizer. The topping gets really crispy, and the peppers cook until they are crisp-tender.
• Make these jalapeno poppers in just about a half hour. They really don’t take too long.

Ingredients for Baked Jalapeno Poppers

• Jalapeños – Try to buy peppers that are approximately the same size, so they bake evenly.
• Cream cheese – Use full fat cream cheese for the most creamy and flavorful results.
• Panko bread crumbs – I recommend using plain panko breadcrumbs in this jalapeño popper recipe.
• Cheddar cheese – For the most ooey gooey cheese filling, shred your own cheese from block!
• Garlic powder – Add a bit of garlicky flavor to these jalapeño poppers with some garlic powder.
• Butter – Mix melted butter with bread crumbs to make the best topping! It’ll crisp up in the oven, making for the best oven baked jalapeno poppers.
• Green onion – Some diced green onions add so much flavor to the filling for this recipe

How to Make Baked Jalapeno Poppers

1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, green onion, garlic powder, and shredded cheddar.
2. Then combine the melted butter and panko crumbs in a small mixing bowl.
3. Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the panko mixture over the top of each popper.
4. Place the baking sheet in a 400°F preheated oven and bake the jalapeno poppers for 18 to 20 minutes or until the panko is golden and crispy.
5. I like to let the baked jalapeno poppers cool for about five minutes before serving. That way, they’re not too hot.

How do you keep cheese from running out of jalapeno poppers?

If you have trouble with the cream cheese mixture running out of the jalapeno try to freeze prepared jalapeno poppers for 2 hours before baking.

Also make sure your bacon is wrapped securely around the pepper and the seams are close together or slightly overlapping making it harder for the cream cheese mixture to escape.

How do you make jalapeno poppers less spicy?

For a mild heat remove all the seeds and membranes of your jalapeno pepper and discard. Most of the heat lives in the seeds, so removing them should help keep the poppers from being too spicy.

Can I make jalapeno poppers ahead of time?

Prep Filling in Advance: You can mix the cream cheese filling together and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This will save on prep time later! When you would like to enjoy the jalapeno poppers, just stuff them with the cream cheese filling, top with panko mixture and bake.

Assemble in Advance: Stuff poppers with the cream cheese filling but skip adding the panko. Then store in a single layer in an airtight container or place a sheet of parchment paper between layers and refrigerator.

When you’re ready to bake, just prep the panko mixture and top the poppers. Bake according to directions. They make take a few minutes longer because they are cold when you start.

Freezing before Baking

This is another simple way to prep these ahead of time! Prepare them as stated in the recipe, but before baking place them, place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to nine months.

When it is time to bake them they may require a few additional minutes of bake time because they are frozen.

How do you cook frozen jalapeno poppers in the oven?

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then place frozen jalapeno poppers on a baking sheet lined with foil.

Place in a preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes minutes or until bacon is crispy and cheese is heated through.

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Jalapeño Poppers

If you have leftover baked jalapeno poppers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator after they have cooled.

To reheat leftover Jalapeno Peppers, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the jalapeno poppers on a wire rack over a sheet pan. Bake for 5 minutes or until the top is crispy.

What to Serve with Baked Jalapeno Poppers

If you want to serve several appetizers with your baked jalapeno poppers here are some that go great with them:

• Make a batch of homemade Salsa and Guacamole. Don’t forget the chips!
• My Ranch Dressing Dip is perfect with chips or dunk your poppers in it – they go really well together.
• We love Potato Skins, too, and they go great with the poppers!

Homemade baked jalapeno poppers are a party classic! They’re so delicious warm from the oven – they’ll be a hit when you make them!

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