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Crispy Baked Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

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These crispy baked jalapeño poppers feature a creamy, spicy cream cheese filling with a crunchy breadcrumb coating, perfect for quick appetizers or party snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium fresh jalapeños, washed and halved lengthwise
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 100 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (about 100 grams), or gluten-free breadcrumbs as needed
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and carefully scrape out the seeds and membranes. Leave some seeds if you prefer extra heat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  4. Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cream cheese mixture using a spoon or small spatula.
  5. Pour panko breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl. Press each filled jalapeño half into the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
  6. Place the coated poppers on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about an inch apart.
  7. Lightly spray the poppers with olive oil spray to help achieve a golden, crispy crust.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are golden brown and jalapeños are tender but still hold their shape. Watch closely after 20 minutes to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

If the filling bubbles or browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use a convection oven setting if available for faster, more even crisping. For less heat, remove all seeds and membranes or substitute with mini sweet peppers. Poppers can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving. Freeze by flash freezing on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag; bake from frozen adding 5-7 minutes.

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