By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 17, 2022
These easy-to-make Jalapeno Poppers are stuffed with a savory bacon and cream cheese mixture, sprinkled with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, and baked to perfection in just a few minutes! Perfect for serving at parties and for game day, these bold appetizers are always a huge hit.
What’s in this Jalapeno Poppers Recipe?
The stuffing in the middles of these halved Jalapeno Poppers is what really sends them straight over the top. Cream cheese is all dressed up with bacon, green onions, parmesan cheese, garlic, and just a pinch of salt and pepper. Once baked, the mixture becomes perfectly warm and creamy, the perfect contrast to the crisp pepper and crunchy breadcrumbs. Are you drooling yet?!
- Jalapeño Peppers: Fresh, bright, and spicy peppers are the perfect vessel for the cream cheese stuffing.
- Cream Cheese: Forms the creamy base of the stuffing.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds a salty and tangy flavor.
- Green Onion: Adds freshness and a slight bite.
- Garlic: Adds an earthy flavor.
- Bacon: Adds a salty and umami element. You’ll need cooked crumbled bacon for this recipe.
- Salt + pepper: Enhances the flavors of the filling.
- Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are the perfect crispy, crunchy topping for these baked poppers.
- Olive Oil: Helps the poppers crisp up in the oven.
Pro Tip: Make sure to wear gloves while cutting jalapeño peppers. The peppers can burn your hands, eyes, nose, and mouth!
Variations on Baked Jalapeno Poppers
There are tons of riffs on classic jalapeno poppers. Try the following substitutions:
- Cheese: Try mozzarella, goat cheese, Colby Jack, or Monterey Jack instead of Parmesan.
- Meat: Add shredded chicken, ground beef, crab meat, or crumbled sausage instead of bacon.
- Veggies: Add chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, or broccoli.
- Breadcrumbs: Try regular or Italian breadcrumbs instead of Panko, or swap half of the Panko for Parmesan cheese.
Jalapeno poppers are a classic appetizer! They consist of halved jalapeño peppers filled with a rich, creamy, cheesy filling; topped with breadcrumbs; and baked to golden perfection!
Yes and no! It really depends on the peppers you get. For the most part, they are pretty mild. But occasionally you get a really hot one!
Nope! This recipe is as easy as halving the peppers, filling them, and baking them! No need to boil the peppers.
These jalapeno poppers only take 15-20 minutes to bake to golden perfection!
You sure can! In fact, I have a recipe for air fryer jalapeno poppers that you can follow!
These jalapeno poppers are great served with blue cheese sauce, sweet chili sauce, ranch dressing , garlic aioli , honey mustard , or sweet and sour sauce .
How to Make Ahead and Store
You can stuff the jalapenos with the cream cheese mix up to a day ahead of time, store them in the refrigerator, and then just pop them into the oven when you’re ready to cook them.
Store leftover jalapeno poppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Freeze and Reheat
Freeze unbaked jalapeno poppers in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet until solid, about 1-2 hours. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag (try not to stack them) for up to 1 month. Bake directly from frozen for 25-30 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
These spicy, creamy, two-bite appetizers are perfect served with a cooling sauce, like ranch or garlic aioli . A confetti corn salad , fresh guacamole , spinach artichoke dip , nachos supreme , refried beans , coleslaw , pico de gallo , or Mexican rice all make great accompaniments.
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- ▢ 10 fresh jalapeño peppers
- ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
- ▢ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped green onion
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 6 slices crumbled cooked bacon (click for recipe)
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ▢ ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ▢ Olive oil for drizzling
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the seeds and ribs with a knife or spoon. Place each pepper cut-side-up on the baking sheet. They can be touching. 10 fresh jalapeño peppers
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onion, garlic, bacon, salt, and pepper. 8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup chopped green onion, 2 cloves garlic, 6 slices crumbled cooked bacon, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Spoon an equal amount of filling into each jalapeño half.
- Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the jalapeños. ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Drizzle the tops with olive oil. Olive oil
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and jalapeños are tender.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- Make sure to wear gloves while cutting jalapeño peppers. The peppers can burn your hands, eyes, nose, and mouth!
- Grate the Parmesan cheese finely so that it incorporates uniformly into the cream cheese.
- Don’t skip the olive oil drizzle; otherwise, your poppers may not brown.
- For extra crispy jalapeno poppers, set them under the broiler for a few minutes at the end of the bake time.
- Serve jalapeno poppers with a creamy, cooling dipping sauce to help with the heat!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Jalapeno Popper Recipes We Love
- Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
- Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
- Kielbasa Jalapeno Popper Bites
- Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
- Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad
- Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
- Jalapeno Popper Dip
Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 10 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 slices crumbled cooked bacon (click for recipe)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the seeds and ribs with a knife or spoon. Place each pepper cut-side-up on the baking sheet. They can be touching. 10 fresh jalapeño peppers
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onion, garlic, bacon, salt, and pepper. 8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup chopped green onion, 2 cloves garlic, 6 slices crumbled cooked bacon, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Spoon an equal amount of filling into each jalapeño half.
- Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs over the jalapeños. ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Drizzle the tops with olive oil. Olive oil
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and jalapeños are tender.
Video
Notes
- Make sure to wear gloves while cutting jalapeño peppers. The peppers can burn your hands, eyes, nose, and mouth!
- Grate the Parmesan cheese finely so that it incorporates uniformly into the cream cheese.
- Don’t skip the olive oil drizzle; otherwise, your poppers may not brown.
- For extra crispy jalapeno poppers, set them under the broiler for a few minutes at the end of the bake time.
- Serve jalapeno poppers with a creamy, cooling dipping sauce to help with the heat!
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.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
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!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
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
