6ouncesshredded smoked Pepper Jack cheese or extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2tablespoonschopped green onion
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Cut 1/3 of each pepper off lengthwise. After cutting the jalapenos length-wise, run a small spoon along the inside to remove the membranes and seeds until the inside of the pepper is smooth.
Place jalapeno peppers on a baking sheet. If the peppers do not sit flat on the baking sheet, slice a thin piece off the bottom of the pepper so it will not roll around. Mash the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and onion together and stuff the peppers with the mixture.
Oven Roasted Poppers
Prepare your baking sheet by spraying it with cooking oil or line it with parchment paper. Place the jalapenos on a baking sheet leaving at least 1" of space around the jalapenos.
Bake or Roast at 425º F for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is brown at the edges and bubbly.
Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF, if needed. Place the stuffed jalapenos in the air fryer basket or rack, keeping at least 1 inch of space around the poppers.
Air fry (or bake) for 12 – 15 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly on top.
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Notes
I recommend wearing gloves when handling the peppers or to avoid contact with your eyes and mouth after handling them. For how to freeze jalapeno poppers (and reheat) see the "freezing jalapeno poppers" and "reheating jalapeno poppers" sections of the blog post above.