Best 10 Easy Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Recipes

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Are you looking for an indulgent and flavorful appetizer that's sure to impress your friends and family? Look no further than easy cheese-stuffed jalapenos! This classic dish combines the spicy heat of jalapenos with the gooey, rich indulgence of melted cheese, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Easy to make and customizable to your desired level of spiciness, these cheese-stuffed jalapenos are an absolute crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties, game days, or simply as a delightful snack.

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FOUR CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENOS



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These are a great appetizer - jalapeno peppers stuffed with 4 kinds of cheese and spices, then baked.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add jalapeno peppers, cover, and steam until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Mix cream cheese with Parmesan, Cheddar, and feta cheeses, garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  • Arrange jalapeno peppers on prepared baking sheet. Spoon cheese mixture into each pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1045.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

STUFFED JALAPENOS



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These stuffed jalapenos make a great party appetizer. The recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar
6 large jalapenos, halved and seeded
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese and cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. With a small spoon, fill each jalapeno half with about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Place peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until cheese is browned and bubbling, about 10 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 g, Cholesterol 6 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 4 g

EASY CHEESE-STUFFED JALAPENOS



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A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. I asked him what he intended to do with them, and right there in the store he gave me this fabulous recipe for stuffed jalapenos! -Janice Montiverdi, Sugar Land, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 medium fresh jalapeno peppers
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a large saucepan, boil peppers in water for 5-10 minutes (the longer you boil the peppers, the milder they become). Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls into each jalapeno; sprinkle with bacon. Arrange on greased baking sheets. Bake until filling is warmed, 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHEESE-STUFFED JALAPEñO POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: jalapeño peppers, pepper jack cheese, eggs, flour, bread crumbs, toothpicks

Provided by Jody Duits

Categories     Snacks

Yield 12 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 jalapeño peppers
1 block pepper jack cheese
4 eggs
2 cups flour, as needed
2 cups bread crumbs, as needed
24 toothpicks

Steps:

  • Cut the top off each jalapeño and core it, scraping out all the seeds, with the back side of a spoon.
  • Fill the jalapeños with pepper jack cheese, either melted or cubed.
  • Place the top back on the jalapeños and secure with two toothpicks inserted diagonally.
  • NOTE: Be sure each toothpick goes through both the top and the bottom of the jalapeño to secure it.
  • Dredge in flour, eggs, then breadcrumbs. For a thicker breading, double bread the jalapeños by repeating the egg and breadcrumb dredging.
  • Heat oil to 325°F (160°C).
  • Fry each jalapeño popper until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Cool and allow extra oil to drip off on a plate lined with paper towels. Remove the toothpicks.
  • Season with salt and serve immediately once cooled enough to handle.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CHEESE-STUFFED JALAPENOS



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"Folks gobble up these taste-tempting stuffed peppers," relates Gay Nell Nicholas of Henderson, Texas. "They have a crisp golden coating, cheesy center and pleasantly spicy flavor. The best part is that no one realizes they are low in fat, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
18 jalapeno peppers (about 3 inches long), halved lengthwise and seeded
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat until blended. Spoon into pepper halves, packing tightly. , In a shallow bowl, whisk egg whites and milk. Place cornflakes in another shallow bowl. Dip peppers into egg mixture, then coat with cornflakes. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENOS



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The best vegetarian appetizer to feed a crowd! Just 5 ingredients for this perfect party recipe.

Provided by Stacie

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 whole jalapenos
1 (8oz/250g) package of cream cheese, softened
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
½ tsp cumin
2 tbsp green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
  • Slice each jalapeno lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and ribs with a spoon.
  • In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cumin and green onion.
  • Add a spoonful of cheese mixture to fill each jalapeno. You will have to spread out the cheese a little so it covers the inside of the jalapeno.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is browned and peppers are soft.
  • Enjoy hot! Makes 24 individual appetizers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 6 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 26 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat

DEEP-FRIED STUFFED JALAPENOS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 large pickled jalapenos chiles
1/4 refried beans
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 8 (1/4 by 1-inch strips)
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
Corn oil, for deep-frying
8 ounces sour cream, whisked until smooth and shiny, for dipping

Steps:

  • Cut a short slit in the side of each jalapeno. Carefully scrape out as many seeds as possible, but avoid tearing or enlarging the slit. Stuff each of 8 jalapenos with about 1 teaspoon of refried beans. Stuff 8 more jalapenos with about 1 teaspoon peanut butter each. (The capacity of individual chiles will vary, but they should not be so full that the slits gape open.) Insert 1 strip of cheese into each of the 8 remaining chiles. On a plate, mix together the cornmeal, flour, and salt. In a small bowl, thoroughly whisk the eggs. One at a time, dip the jalapenos into the beaten egg and then roll them in the cornmeal mixture until well coated. Let the jalapenos stand on a rack for 30 minutes to firm the coating. In a deep fryer or in a wide, deep pan fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, heat about 4 inches of corn oil (the fryer or pan should be no more than half full) to 375 degrees. Working in batches and using a slotted spoon, lower the jalapenos into the hot oil. Fry, turning the chiles gently, until they are just crisp and golden, about 4 minutes. (Overcooking the chiles may cause the fillings to boil away.) With the slotted spoon, transfer the fried jalapenos to absorbent paper. Keep the chiles warm in a 250 degree oven until all have been fried. Serve them hot or warm, accompanied by sour cream for dipping.

ITALIAN STUFFED JALAPENOS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

15 jalapenos, preferably red, cut in 1/2, seeded and deveined
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 pounds mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups mascarpone or cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and set a rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Place jalapenos on a sheet tray and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Turn broiler on medium.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saute pan. Add the sausage and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onions, peppers, and garlic and cook to soften for about 5 minutes. Remove and place in a large bowl. Cool to room temperature, then add mascarpone, and Parmesan. Mix ingredients thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture into each jalapeno half, and top with 1/2 teaspoon of mozzarella cheese.
  • Place the sheet tray of stuffed peppers in oven and broil until mozzarella cheese melts.

STUFFED JALAPENOS III



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These are fabulous and easy. I am asked to make them over and over again. The combo of cream cheese and bacon is wonderful!

Provided by TIFFANY WEAVER

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 (8 ounce) package whipped cream cheese
12 slices bacon, cut in half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stuff each jalapeno half with whipped cream cheese. Wrap a half slice of bacon around each stuffed jalapeno half.
  • Arrange wrapped jalapeno halves in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes, or until bacon is evenly browned and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 313.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

EASY BACON WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPENOS



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My brother taught me how to make these very easy appetizers. They are so good and everyone that eats them LOVES them! Great finger food!

Provided by HogHeaven

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 1h

Yield 40 Jalapenos halves, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

20 jalapenos
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 lb bacon

Steps:

  • Wash Jalapenos then cut off top.
  • Cut the Jalapenos length wise in half and take out seeds until hollow.
  • Take room temp cream cheese and fill the Jalapenos.
  • Cut Bacon in half.
  • Wrap bacon around Jalapenos.
  • Lay bacon wrapped Jalapenos on sprayed baking sheet.
  • Bake for 45 minutes on 375.
  • Drain on paper towel and ENJOY!
  • Note: Make sure when wrapping the bacon around that you end with bacon on bottom, if not they will unwrap.

Tips:

  • Choose the right jalapeños. Look for firm, plump jalapeños that are deep green in color. Avoid any jalapeños that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Wear gloves when handling jalapeños. The capsaicin in jalapeños can irritate your skin, so it's important to wear gloves when you're handling them. If you do get capsaicin on your skin, wash it off with soap and water immediately.
  • Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeños. This will help to reduce the heat of the jalapeños. You can use a spoon or a paring knife to remove the seeds and ribs.
  • Stuff the jalapeños with your favorite fillings. There are many different fillings that you can use to stuff jalapeños, such as cheese, meat, seafood, and vegetables. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Bake or fry the jalapeños. You can bake or fry the jalapeños, depending on your preference. If you're baking them, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're frying them, heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Conclusion:

Cheese stuffed jalapeños are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or even just a snack. With a little bit of planning, you can make cheese stuffed jalapeños that everyone will love.

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