Bite into Baked Jalapeno Poppers with a creamy jalapeno filling bursting with cheesiness and spice and your tastebuds will be happy!
Easy to make, these jalapeno poppers are made with mini sweet peppers.
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Jalapeno Poppers
Don't you just love those sweet little bell peppers that are in produce aisles now?
Red, orange and yellow, all my favorite colors too!
And they are packed with sweetness!
Delicious right out of the bag but wait until you taste them as Jalapeno Poppers with a creamy jalapeno filling bursting with cheesiness and spice!
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Poppers are going on my menu!
This is absolute perfection in every bite!
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Recipe Tips
- For easy creaming, be sure the cream cheese is at room temperature
- You can prepare the mini peppers ahead and refrigerate until you are ready to bake them. Let come to room temperature and then bake as directed in the recipe below.
Substitutions
- Diced Green Chiles - For a milder spice level, you can substitute diced green chiles for the fire roasted green chiles.
- Cheddar Cheese - Mild cheddar cheese can replace extra sharp cheddar cheese.
- Cilantro - Parsley is a good substitute for cilantro
- Seasonings - Taco Seasoning can replace the seasonings in this recipe
Jalapeno Popper Dip Directions
Turn these mini jalapeno poppers into a dip instead. Use the mini peppers as dippers!
- Prepare filling as directed above and spoon into a baking dish.
- Top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar and bake 20 minutes or until filling is hot and cheese is melted.
- Serve with sweet baby bell peppers as the dippers or with your favorite dippers.
Storage
- Refrigerate - You can prepare and refrigerate the poppers ahead and then bake as directed in the recipe. I suggest you let them come to room temperature before baking.
- Refrigerate - Leftover jalapeno poppers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating - You can reheat the poppers in the oven, air fryer or microwave
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Ingredients
- Cream Cheese - Cream cheese is the creamy base for the filling and adds a tangy flavor
- Cheddar Cheese - Shredded cheddar cheese adds flavor and a cheesy texture
- Diced Green Chiles - Fire roasted green chiles give this filling it spicy flaovr
- Jalapeno - A fresh jalapeno adds heat and spice
- Chipotle Powder - Adds spice and heat
- Cumin - Adds an earthy seasoning flavor
- Garlic Powder - Adds a depth of flavor
- Kosher Salt - Makes the flavors pop
- Mini Peppers - Mini peppers hold the filling and add texture and a sweet flavor
- Cilantro - Adds color and a fresh herbal flavor
Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 3/4 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 can (4 ounces) fire roasted diced green chiles
- 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 package (12 ounces) sweet baby bell peppers , halved lengthwise and seeded
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, green chiles, jalapeno, chipotle, cumin, garlic powder and kosher salt until blended.
- Spoon mixture into baby bell pepper halves nd arrange on baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar and bake 20 minutes or until filling is hot and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Prepare filling as directed above and spoon into a baking dish.
- Top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheddar and bake 20 minutes or until filling is hot and cheese is melted.
- Serve with sweet baby bell peppers as the dippers or with your favorite dippers.
Nutrition
Makes 1 1/2 cups dip.
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