Description
Jalapeno Popper Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining spicy jalapenos with a rich and creamy cheese filling, all topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual get-togethers, these bite-sized treats promise to deliver an explosion of flavor in every mouthful. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they’ll have your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve each jalapeño lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Generously fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top of the stuffed peppers.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg