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Oven Baked Jalapeño Poppers

With a nice crispy topping, these Oven Baked Jalapeño Poppers are perfect for entertaining, easy to make and certainly a crowd pleaser!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Passive Time10 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Hors d'Oeuvres
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword Party Food, Quick & Easy, Tailgating

Ingredients

  • 6 large jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded and ribs removed
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded plus more for topping
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled tips & tricks
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tbsp. chives, finely chopped tips & tricks
  • 1/3 cup Panko® breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder and chives. Stir until nicely blended.
  • Evenly stuff the jalapeño peppers with the cream cheese mixture; sprinkle a little more Cheddar cheese over.
  • In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and melted butter. Top off the peppers with breadcrumb mixture pressing down gently to adhere.
  • Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.
  • Remove from the heat and let the stuffed peppers sit for 10 minutes before serving.