Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Jalapeno poppers are a popular appetizer made with jalapeno peppers stuffed with a cheesy mixture covered with bread and baked till crispy.
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Ingredients For Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
- 8-10 Jalapeños
For the cheese filling
- 1 Cup Cream Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika or Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
For the breadcrumbs
- 1 Cup Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
Step By Step Instructions for Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Preparing the cheese filling
- Take cream cheese in a mixing bowl. The cheese should be at room temperature and soft enough to mix.1 Cup Cream Cheese
- Then add shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper powder and salt to the mixture.1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- Mix all the ingredients together to make the filling and set aside.
Preparing the breadcrumbs
- Pulse some bread slices to make breadcrumbs or use a readymade panko mixture and spread it on a plate.1 Cup Bread Crumbs
- Add garlic powder, black pepper powder and salt to the breadcrumbs. You can skip if using readymade pre seasoned breadcrumbs.1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Preparing the jalapeno poppers
- Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove all the seeds and fleshy part. Let the top part of tha jalapenos remain to hold the filling.
- Stuff the jalapenos with the cream cheese mixture prepared earlier and gently press it.
- Press the stuffed jalapeno in the breadcrumbs with the cheese side facing down.
- Turn around and gently press the breadcrumbs with your fingers to make them stick to the cheese and add more on the top if needed.
- Place the stuffed jalapenos on a lined baking tray.
- Bake them at 375℉ or 200℃ for around 15 minutes or till the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Take out the tray from the over.
- Jalapeno poppers are ready. Serve them hot with any dipping sauce of your choice.
