If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack, look no further than stuffed jalapeños. These spicy little peppers are the perfect vessel for all sorts of fillings, from classic cream cheese and cheddar to more creative options like crab and avocado or chorizo and corn. Whether you like your jalapeños mild or hot, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make some seriously tasty stuffed jalapeños!
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CHEESE-STUFFED JALAPENOS
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
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.
STUFFED JALAPENOS III
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
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
SAUSAGE STUFFED JALAPENOS
Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with cheese and sausage. You will love this spicy appetizer treat!
Provided by MERLOT_58
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Jalapeno Popper Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place sausage in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease.
- In a bowl, mix the sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Spoon about 1 tablespoon sausage mixture into each jalapeno half. Arrange stuffed halves in baking dishes.
- Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve with Ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 601.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GRILLED STUFFED JALAPENOS
These cheese-stuffed jalapenos are always popular when my husband and I host a tapas (appetizers) party. There's a flavor explosion in each crisp and tender pepper. -Mary Potter, Sterling Heights, MI
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 10 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cut a lengthwise slit down each pepper, leaving the stem intact; remove membranes and seeds. Fill each pepper with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Place peppers in a disposable foil pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPENOS
Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos are one of his specialties. We usually feature them at our annual Daytona 500 party. They disappear from the appetizer tray in no time.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make a lengthwise cut in each jalapeno, about 1/8 in. deep; remove seeds. Combine the sausage and cheese; stuff into jalapenos. Wrap each with a piece of bacon; secure with toothpicks., Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 36-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning once. Grill, covered, over direct heat for 1-2 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CREAM CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENOS WRAPPED IN BACON
Delicious stuffed jalapeno recipe I got from my sister. Great for parties, especially barbecues. You can cook either in the oven or on the grill, but I prefer the grill. You can also substitute Anaheim peppers for a little less heat.
Provided by abbibaby
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 30 peppers, 10-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and remove the seeds of the jalapenos by making a "T" cut in the jalapenos and scooping out the seeds. (A "T" cut is where you cut the pepper horizontal about half way and then in the middle of the slit, you cut a vertical slit forming a "T" cut in the pepper.).
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic powder. Using a teaspoon "stuff" the jalapeno with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap jalapeno in bacon and secure with a toothpick. (If you are cooking on the grill remember to soak toothpick in water for 15 minutes before securing pepper with it, to ensure it doesn't catch fire on the grill).
- Cook on the grill or bake at 450° F for 15 minutes or until bacon is cooked through.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.1, Fat 56.9, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 1129.7, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 15.3
EASY BACON WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPENOS
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
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.
CRAB-STUFFED JALAPENOS
"This is always a hit when my husband and I bring them to parties. They're especially great for sporting events and always seem to compliment the other food being served," says Susan Dugat of Rockport, Texas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds and membranes; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder until blended. Stir in crab and cheese. , Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe filling into jalapenos. Wrap each with a piece of bacon; secure with toothpicks. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUSAGE-STUFFED JALAPENOS
If you like foods that pack a bit of a punch, you'll love these jalapeno poppers filled with sausage and cheese. This is one of my favorite recipes for parties. -Rachel Oswald, Greenville, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 44 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; fold in sausage., Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each jalapeno half. Place in 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until filling is lightly browned and bubbly, 15-20 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
GRILLED STUFFED JALAPENOS
Make and share this Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 14 jalapeno halves, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Cook bacon in a skilletover medium heat until crispy.
- Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, and crumble bacon.
- Combine bacon, cheeses, and the next 4 ingredients through garlic in a bowl, stirring to combine.
- Divide cheese evenly, and fill pepper halves.
- Place peppers cheese side up on grill, cover and grill peppers 8 minutes, or until bottoms of peppers are charred, and cheese mixture is lightly browned.
- Place peppers on serving platter.
- Sprinkle with tomato, and cilantro.
PAULA DEEN'S BACON WRAPPED STUFFED JALAPENOS
A Paula Deen recipe posted for safekeeping. Peppers can be stuffed up to one day ahead. Store, covered, in the refrigerator. Bake just before serving. After Chef Jean's review I have made and revised this.
Provided by WiGal
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- She says line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. But I would set them on a baking rack in the rimmed baking sheet to get them out of the grease although they are harder to get out that way.
- Cut a lengthwise slit down center of each pepper.
- Cut a crosswise slit at top of each pepper to form a T.
- Carefully remove seeds from inside of peppers, leaving peppers intact.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, both cheeses, chili powder, and cumin.
- Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons bean mixture evenly into each jalapeno.
- Fold bacon half slice around each jalapeno.
- Secure with wooden picks, if needed.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until bacon is cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
GRILLED CHEESE-STUFFED JALAPENOS
We make these several times throughout the summer and everyone loves them. With ooey-gooey cheese and salty bacon, these jalapenos are irresistible! -Bruce Hahne, Acworth, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a cheese strip in each pepper half; sprinkle with bread crumbs and bacon. , Grill peppers, covered, over medium-hot heat for 4-6 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STUFFED JALAPENOS I
A spicy appetizer of jalapeno peppers stuffed with beans, chicken and cheese. Topped with sour cream, this appetizer is unbelievably good!
Provided by TTAYLOR239
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Jalapeno Popper Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 11
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- Drain, halve, seed, and rinse jalapeno peppers. Drain the jalapeno peppers on paper towels again. Be very careful when handling the jalapeno peppers as your hands might start to burn from the peppers, use plastic gloves if possible.
- In a small bowl, stir together bean dip and chicken spread. Stuff the peppers with this mixture, and sprinkle the stuffed jalapenos with cheese. Arrange the peppers on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly. Top the stuffed jalapenos with sour cream immediately before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 344.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
JODI'S DEEP-FRIED STUFFED JALAPENOS
These delicious appetizers are perfect for a Mexican-style meal. Pickled jalapeno peppers are stuffed with Cheddar cheese, then fried until crisp. Serve with sour cream.
Provided by RUANA
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Jalapeno Popper Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut a short slit into each jalapeno pepper. Remove as many seeds as possible. Slice Cheddar cheese into approximately 1/4 inch by 1 inch strips. Stuff each jalapeno with a Cheddar cheese strip.
- Place beaten eggs in a small bowl.
- In a small dish, mix yellow cornmeal, flour and salt.
- One at a time, dip jalapenos in the eggs. Roll in the yellow cornmeal mixture until well coated. Arrange on a metal rack, and allow them to sit approximately 30 minutes.
- Heat corn oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In small batches, using a slotted spoon, lower peppers into the heated oil, and fry until crisp and golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 87.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1176.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHEESE-STUFFED JALAPENOS
"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
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 :
STUFFED JALAPENOS
These scrumptious jalapeno peppers are stuffed with cheese, wrapped in sausage and baked. They are great for spicing things up at Thanksgiving and are always requested.
Provided by Brenda Smith
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Jalapeno Popper Recipes
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice peppers lengthwise, remove seeds and core; fill with cheese.
- Roll out sausage with rolling pin, between two layers of plastic wrap. Remove plastic from sausage, and wrap a thin coating of sausage around each jalapeno.
- Roll peppers in spicy seasoned coating mix.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 25 minutes or until brown and sizzling and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 677.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN QUESADILLA STUFFED JALAPENOS
This is from Paula Deen's magazine. Great appetizers. The jalapeños can be stuffed up to 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lightly grease baking sheets.
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise.
- Remove and discard seeds and membranes; Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken and remaining ingredients.
- Spoon mixture evenly into jalapeños.
- Place on baking sheets.
- Bake 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.4, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 50.1, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.6
JALAPEñOS RELLENOS (STUFFED JALAPENOS)
Soledad Díaz of Oaxaca's El Topil restaurant serves these with mezcal. For those that LOVE hot peppers!! The heat is wonderful in this dish and the stuffing aids in cooling it down. Oh Yum! Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2005.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Trim and discard stem ends of 8 jalapeño chiles (always wear rubber gloves when handling hot chiles). Scrape seeds and veins out of each chile with a thin-bladed knife.
- Mash together queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese), cilantro and mint leaves, and yellow onion. Stuff chiles with mixture, dividing it equally between them.
- Sauté chiles in a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, turning occasionally, until soft and all sides are browned, about 15 minutes.
STUFFED JALAPENOS
Appetizer: I Rec'd this recipe from a friend . They are awsome and worth trying . The Jalapenos are "NOT" hot to the taste . Quick to prepare and so yummy !!!
Provided by Vicki Porcupine
Categories Brunch
Time 30m
Yield 20 bite size pieces, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut Jalapenos in half lengthwise .
- Scrape out all of the seeds and veins and discard . (This is the HOT part of the pepper).
- In a medium bowl, blend cheeses,salsa and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs with a fork.
- Fill Jalapenos evenly . Place on a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, blend remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, parsley and butter.
- Distribute evenly over filled peppers.
- Sprinkle with salt
- Bake until golden and crisp - about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 86.4, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.7
SHRIMP STUFFED JALAPENOS
I grow peppers in the garden and always have way to many, so these little guys are a excellent finger food.
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Peppers
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the tops off and remove the seeds of the jalapenos. Salt the peppers on the inside. Put the shrimp in head first, cram in some cream cheese in the opening around the shrimp.
- Cut the bacon strips in quarters, place each quarter over the top of the jalapenos and put a toothpick through it to hold the bacon in place.Preheat oven to 375 or your barbecue and cook 1 hour until bacon is done.I have what they call a Chile Grill. You stick the peppers down in the hole of the Chile Grill and the filling will not run out of the pepper.
- You can stuff these with anything from sausage,oysters,crab even groun beef.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 72.4, Sodium 297.5, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.7
Tips:
- Choose the Right Jalapeños: Select firm, deep green jalapeños with smooth skin and no blemishes. Larger jalapeños tend to be less spicy, while smaller ones pack more heat.
- Wear Gloves: Capsaicin, the compound that gives jalapeños their heat, can irritate your skin. Wear gloves when handling and preparing jalapeños to avoid burning your hands.
- Remove Seeds and Ribs: To reduce the heat level of your stuffed jalapeños, remove the seeds and ribs before stuffing. Use a spoon or paring knife to carefully scrape out the insides, leaving the jalapeños intact.
- Stuffing Options: Get creative with your stuffing! Popular options include a mixture of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and spices; ground beef or turkey with taco seasoning; or a combination of black beans, corn, and salsa. You can also add your favorite herbs, spices, and vegetables to the stuffing.
- Baking vs. Frying: Stuffed jalapeños can be baked or fried. Baking is a healthier option, while frying gives them a crispy coating. If you're baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the jalapeños for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with Dipping Sauces: Stuffed jalapeños are often served with dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, guacamole, or sour cream. You can also drizzle them with hot sauce or Sriracha for an extra kick.
Conclusion:
Stuffed jalapeños are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of stuffing options and cooking methods to choose from, there's a stuffed jalapeño recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy party food, give stuffed jalapeños a try!
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