Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Jalapeño Popper Bites, where creamy cheese meets spicy jalapeños and a crispy breadcrumb coating. Perfect as appetizers or game day snacks, these bites are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The delightful blend of flavors will have your guests coming back for more, making them an essential addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve each jalapeño lengthwise and remove the seeds for less heat.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Generously stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Roll each stuffed jalapeño in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg