Jalapeño Poppers
Baked jalapeño halves filled with seasoned cream cheese and cheddar, then finished with a crisp panko topping.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds and pale inner membranes. Arrange the halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
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Step 3
Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, scallions, garlic, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
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Step 4
Divide the cheese filling evenly among the jalapeño halves, pressing it gently into each cavity.
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Step 5
Stir the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and paprika together until the crumbs are evenly coated.
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Step 6
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the filled jalapeños.
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Step 7
Bake at 200°C until the peppers are tender, the filling is bubbling, and the topping is golden.
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Step 8
Let the poppers cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash hands and tools after handling jalapeños. Keep the unbaked poppers refrigerated if they will not be cooked immediately, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Capsaicin exposure while preparing jalapeños
- Burns from hot cheese filling
- Perishable dairy filling