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Easy Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

This Easy Jalapeno Poppers Recipe is a quick and easy recipe that works great as a snack or appetizer! 

Looking for a quick appetizer to make? These easy jalapeno poppers are a sure hit and you can make them in minutes!

Easy Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

We picked jalapeno peppers in the garden today which reminded me of this easy Jalapeno Poppers recipe that I have been meaning to share with all of you. 

These are SO easy to make that’s almost hard to even call this a recipe, but they are also always a hit, so file this one under easy recipes because that’s what it is: SO easy!

Ingredients for making Jalapeno Poppers

Fresh Jalapeño Peppers
Whipped Cream Cheese
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Crumbled Bacon (a fresh slice of bacon is best, but packaged bacon bits works too)

Easy Jalapeno Poppers recipe

How to make Jalapeno Poppers

Preheat over to 350 degrees F.

The first step is to wash and half your fresh jalapenos lengthwise and remove seeds.

Spoon cream cheese into the cavity of each jalapeno half, sprinkle pepper halves and cream cheese filling with shredded cheddar cheese and then top with bacon sprinkles.

Place on cookie sheet (use parchment paper underneath if you like) and cook for about 10 minutes or until cheeses are melty and bubbly and the tops are golden brown. *I like ours a bit golden, so I tend to go on the longer side.

Serve as an appetizer or as a side.

Notes: I actually like to make this jalapeño poppers recipe ahead of time in bigger batches and then store them in the fridge and cook them up during the week as we need them (they last about 4 days if they are wrapped nicely and kept refrigerated).

Depending on whether or not you used mild peppers, medium heat or hot peppers – you might wear gloves to clean, cut and fill your homemade jalapeno poppers. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made the mistake of rubbing my face or eyes after working with halved jalapeños – it’s no bueno, for sure as jalapeño juice can really be a party pooper!

My family enjoys dipping these in ranch dressing, so I will usually have that on hand for dipping but you might also consider sour cream, lime juice or even tiny sliced green onions on top. If your guests like spicy food then you might also consider some type of hot sauce. I like a little spice but find no good reason to add additional heat, but my hubby definitely disagrees!

These make for a wonderful party appetizer for big gatherings, game day treats and are a great item to bring to potlucks or picnics. They are also perfect for football season and/or tailgate parties, these bacon jalapeno poppers are one of the best appetizer recipes and a true favorite whenever I bring them to events. It might be a toss up between my artichoke dip recipe, so quite often – I’ll bring both these stuffed jalapeños and my homemade artichoke dip. They also compliment each other nicely and are both easy appetizer recipes.

When not serving, store in an airtight container or in aluminum foil. These don’t keep too long, so I would eat your jalapenos poppers in a timely manner (never a problem around here – this is a popular appetizer that never lasts long with my crowd!

Looking for more appetizer recipes, make sure to check out other favorites that I’ve shared like this Caprese Mushroom Appetizer recipe, always a good choice! 

More appetizer favorites: 

This recipe for jalapeno poppers is so easy and always a hit. Makes a GREAT quick and easy appetizer!

Print the Recipe for Jalapeno Poppers

This recipe for jalapeno poppers is so easy and always a hit. Makes a GREAT quick and easy appetizer!

Easy Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

The perfect party or tailgate appetizer, this easy Jalapeno Poppers recipe will become your go-to favorite when you need an awesome finger food recipe!

Ingredients

  • Fresh Jalapenos
  • Whipped Cream Cheese
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Crumbled Bacon (fresh is best, but packaged works too)

Instructions

    Preheat over to 350 degrees F.

    Wash and half your jalapenos lengthwise and remove seeds.

    Spoon cream cheese into the cavity of each jalapeno half, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and then top with bacon sprinkles.

    Place on cookie sheet (use parchment paper underneath if you like) and cook for about 10 minutes or until cheeses are melty and bubbly.

    I like ours a bit golden, so I tend to go on the longer side.

    Serve as an appetizer or as a side.

Notes

I actually like to make these ahead in bigger batches and then store them in the fridge and cook them up during the week as we need them (they last about 4 days if they are wrapped nicely and kept refrigerated).

My family enjoys dipping these in ranch dressing, so I will usually have that on hand for dipping.

These make a wonderful appetizer for big gatherings and are a great item to bring to potlucks or picnics. They are also perfect for football season and/or tailgate parties!

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24 Comments

  1. I love homemade jalapeno poppers! Pinning this! Thanks for sharing your recipe at the #HomeMattersParty – have a great weekend!

  2. Why do you put recipe’s on & then not make it so we can print them!!! I hate online recipe’s because of that & there are way too many of them! So aggravating.

  3. Love this. Thanks for sharing. Going to make some this week after shopping.

  4. Wow Marcy… I guess I didn’t think this was such a big deal since I usually just copy and paste the instructions and the “print” them when I find recipes that I like. I obviously don’t charge people to read my blog, and I provide these recipes as a service to my readers, so having someone get so angry!!! over this kind of cracks me up. I’m sorry you are so aggravated …this really is one of our favorite recipes so I’m so sorry it upset you so. You’ll be happy to know that there actually IS a printable down at the very bottom. Hope that helps!! Happy day!!

  5. I use all the same ingredients for my stuffed mushrooms . So if I have any left over filling I can cook some mushrooms also 😀

  6. Why would you have to print this? So simple, really nothing to forget. And they are soooooo good. I leave the seeds in cause we love em hot.

  7. Oh Martha… I’ve gotten some angry comments about not making printing available, lol!
    My hubby loves the seeds in too … the extra heat!!

  8. With all the jaIapenos growing in the garden i made these yesterday and they are so good. Wouldn’t change a thing!

  9. I don’t buy whipped cream so I hope the regular cream cheese will work.. We like hot also and will leave the seeds in like some of your readers. They sound delicious!

  10. These look fabulous, I am visiting you from busy Monday Link party. I followed you on Pinterest and IG and would love if you followed me back-

    TIA

    Stacy -WeDishItUp.com

  11. These are great. I grew yellow jalapenos this year and can’t wait to try this. I will serve these with salsa and omit the bacon. Yum. Thanks Keri!

  12. I loved them. But cooking for ten minutes? Not even close. I had them in the oven for 30 and the cheese still wasn’t bubbly. Get it right

  13. Those sound easy and delicious ! I make mine with sausage so I will try the bacon thanks for sharing ! People with negative comments should just scroll on !

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