By Becky Hardin
Published Sep 4, 2017
STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS are a fun and delicious appetizer! We stuffed these jalapeno peppers with ground beef, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese to create a tasty Cheeseburger Jalapeno Poppers recipe. We love these spicy, flavor-filled appetizers for tailgating, parties, or a simple night spent at home.
Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect appetizer for parties. We stuffed these cheeseburger jalapeno poppers with ground beef and LOTS of cheese!
Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are spicy, cheesy, and delicious. That’s everything you need to create an amazing game day appetizer ! We stuffed these with ground beef and cheese to create a special Cheeseburger Jalapeno Poppers recipe, and I am kind of obsessed.
It’s officially football season and if you guys have been following along, we LOVE football in this house. Every weekend is spent with wayyyy too much football (and if I have to talk to Pat any more about fantasy football leagues I might go insane) and even though I’m a big fan, I’m an even bigger fan of the food.
BRING ME ALL THE TAILGATING APPETIZERS! There are never enough finger foods and dips in the world. These Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are way too addicting and are the ultimate snack while watching some pigskin.
These spicy Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are filled with ground beef, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, & taco seasoning. The perfect game day appetizer!
How to Make Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno Poppers mixed with the flavor of cheeseburgers ….tell me that doesn’t sound like the most amazing game day appetizer? Not only are they delicious, but this stuffed jalapeno poppers recipe is easy to make too! They’re stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ground beef, and there’s just enough to spice to give it a kick.
How to Make Cheeseburger Jalapeno Poppers:
- Cut jalapenos in half length-wise, & remove all seeds and veins
- In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil, then add in ground beef & crumble as it cooks
- Stir in taco seasoning about half-way through cooking the beef
- Place jalapenos on baking sheet, stuff each one with 1 tsp cream cheese, a spoonful of ground beef, & sprinkle with cheddar cheese
- Bake stuffed jalapeno poppers for 25-35 minutes at 350°F
I can’t get enough of this Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers recipe. Guests will be devouring these on game day, so make plenty and grab some for yourself straight out of the oven! I love the mix of the cream cheese with the spicy jalapenos and seasoned beef…just so yummy!
See the recipe card below for details on how to make Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers. Enjoy!
If you like this stuffed jalapeno poppers recipe, try these other appetizers too:
- Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe
- Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
- Enchilada Cups
- Garlic Parmesan Soft Pretzels
- Baked Chicken Tacos
- Easy Stromboli Recipe
- Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 16 jalapeno peppers cut in half length wise, seeds and veins discarded***
- ▢ 1 lb. extra lean ground beef
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ 1 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- ▢ ½ cup cream cheese
- ▢ ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ▢ ***the seeds and veins are the spiciest part of the jalapeno. Be sure to remove as much as possible when hollowing out each half pepper.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Cut each jalapeno in half length wise and use a knife and spoon to hollow out the veins and seeds from each pepper. Add the jalapenos to the baking sheet.
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the beef and crumble as it cooks. About half way through cooking, stir in the taco seasoning. When no longer pink, drain if need be and set aside.
- Stuff each half jalapeno with 1 teaspoon cream cheese, followed by a heaping of beef, and then sprinkled with cheddar. Repeat with all of the jalapenos.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until jalapenos are cooked to your liking and cheese is fully melted.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 16 jalapeno peppers cut in half length wise, seeds and veins discarded***
- 1 lb. extra lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ***the seeds and veins are the spiciest part of the jalapeno. Be sure to remove as much as possible when hollowing out each half pepper.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with foil or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Cut each jalapeno in half length wise and use a knife and spoon to hollow out the veins and seeds from each pepper. Add the jalapenos to the baking sheet.
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the beef and crumble as it cooks. About half way through cooking, stir in the taco seasoning. When no longer pink, drain if need be and set aside.
- Stuff each half jalapeno with 1 teaspoon cream cheese, followed by a heaping of beef, and then sprinkled with cheddar. Repeat with all of the jalapenos.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until jalapenos are cooked to your liking and cheese is fully melted.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
