Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar cheese.

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Stuffed jalapeno poppers are a game day snack worth craving! Our stuffed jalapeno recipe uses cream cheese and cheddar to mellow the heat.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: people

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Renae Gerhardstein

Equipment

Baking Sheet
non-stick cooking spray
parchment paper
air fryer basket or rack

Ingredients

12 large jalapeno peppers
6 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
6 ounces shredded smoked Pepper Jack cheese or extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped 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.

Video

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.

How to Store and Reheat:

Jalapeno poppers can be stored in the fridge for up to two days in an airtight container.

We recommend reheating them in the oven at 350ºF, but you can also reheat them in a microwave or air fryer at 325ºF.

To reheat frozen peppers, remove them from the freezer. Let defrost on a paper towel for about 30 minutes. The paper towel will wick away the moisture and keep the center crispier when baked.

Place them on a cookie sheet and into a preheated oven at 400ºF. Bake for 17 - 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated.

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