Best 7 Jalapeno Poppers Of Champions Recipes

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**Jalapeno Poppers of Champions: A Culinary Journey Awaits**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our exquisite Jalapeno Poppers of Champions. These delectable treats, bursting with bold flavors and textures, will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with our carefully curated collection of recipes, each featuring a unique twist on the classic jalapeno popper. From the traditional cream cheese-stuffed marvels to innovative variations like bacon-wrapped delights and crab-stuffed surprises, our recipes cater to every palate and preference. Prepare to impress your friends and family with these crowd-pleasing gems, perfect for parties, game days, or simply as a delightful snack. Let the sizzle of the jalapenos, the creamy fillings, and the crispy coatings transport you to a realm of culinary bliss. Get ready to experience the Jalapeno Poppers of Champions – where taste meets greatness.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED JALAPENO POPPERS



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Jalapenos are stuffed with Cheddar cheese and cream cheese, with bread crumbs for a crunch. Baked to keep them healthier than the fried ones!

Provided by cheryl

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray
12 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Fill each jalapeno pepper half with cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and bread crumbs, respectively, and arrange peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until jalapenos are tender and cheese melts, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 163.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BEST EVER JALAPENO POPPERS



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This is a recipe I made by taking the best of three or four popper recipes and combining them to make something that tastes wonderful. A frequent request at my house, and at others. I usually make 100 and put them in the fridge. They don't last long. Adjust the amount of bacon bits and type of shredded cheese to taste. Increase the recipe as necessary! Lots of tests helps to best figure out the way you like it. Be sure to wear rubber gloves while seeding the jalapenos -- they will burn.

Provided by HLSANDS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 quarts oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Spoon this mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves.
  • Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls. Dip the stuffed jalapenos first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each. Allow the coated jalapenos to dry for about 10 minutes.
  • Dip the jalapenos in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs. Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the jalapeno is coated.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 180 degrees C). Deep fry the coated jalapenos 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

ROASTED JALAPENO POPPERS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 large jalapeno peppers
2 ounces feta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces shredded smoked pepper Jack cheese, or other hot pepper cheese, or extra-sharp Cheddar
A small handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grated onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Cut 1/3 of each pepper off lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place on a baking sheet. If peppers do not sit flat on the baking sheet, slice a thin piece off the bottom of the pepper so it will not roll around.
  • Mash the feta, cream cheese, shredded cheese, cilantro, and onion together and stuff the peppers with the mixture. Roast for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is brown at the edges and bubbly.

JALAPENO POPPERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

20 fresh jalapenos, 2 to 3 inches in size
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, slightly softened
1 pound thin (regular) bacon, slices cut in half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • If you have them, slip on some latex gloves for the pepper prep. Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. With a spoon, remove the seeds and white membranes (the source of the heat; leave a little if you like things HOT). Smear cream cheese into each jalapeno half and then wrap with a bacon piece (1/2 slice). Secure by sticking a toothpick through the middle. Place on the rack in the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. (You don't want the bacon pieces to shrink so much they start to squeeze the jalapenos.) If after 45 minutes the bacon doesn't look brown enough, just keep cooking until the bacon is sizzling.
  • Serve immediately, or they're also great at room temperature.

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

JALAPENO SNACKS



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I got this recipe from my father-in-law who had tried them at his work. They are a great appetizer and not too hot!

Provided by Jessica Houston

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
20 large jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir together the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl until evenly blended. Spoon some of the cheese mixture into each jalapeno half, wrap with half a bacon strip, and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the wrapped jalapeno halves onto a broiler pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is no longer pink and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 708.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

JALAPEñO POPPERS



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There are many delicious versions of jalapeño poppers: Some are breaded and deep-fried, others use two kinds of cheese, and another, called armadillo eggs, calls for enrobing the cheese-stuffed peppers with ground meat and bacon. These easy-baked poppers are filled with tangy cream cheese - brightened with scallions, cilantro, garlic and lime zest - then wrapped with bacon for looks, salt and crunch. For a vegetarian variation, sprinkle the stuffed jalapeños with finely crumbled tortilla chips before baking to complement the crisp-tender chiles and the molten-cheese filling.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     snack, finger foods, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 24 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 medium jalapeños (no longer than 3 inches each, about 2/3 pound total)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Scant 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
3 scallions, whites and greens parts, trimmed and very thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lime, zested (about 1/2 teaspoon), optional
Kosher salt and black pepper
12 thin slices uncooked bacon (thick-cut bacon won't cook as evenly), halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, then top with a wire rack.
  • Halve jalapeños lengthwise. (Do your best to halve them through their stems for added visual appeal.) Using the tip of a small spoon, scoop out and discard the seeds. Set the halved jalapeños aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, cilantro, scallions, garlic and lime zest, if using; season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Season the inside of each halved jalapeño with salt and pepper, then fill each with about 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture. (Fill until there's a slight dome on top.) Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with 1 piece of bacon, setting one tip of bacon on top of the cream cheese filling, then wrapping the bacon under and over the popper at an angle, so the bacon covers the filling on top in two layers. (The bacon will shrink as it cooks, so you want to make sure the top of the popper is well covered.) Arrange poppers evenly on the wire rack, nestling each popper between two parallel wires to keep it upright so the cream cheese doesn't spill during baking.
  • Transfer to the oven, and bake until bacon is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Broil on the rack closest to the broiler until crisp, about 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Tips:

  • Choose the right jalapeños: Look for firm, plump jalapeños with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid any jalapeños that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • 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 poppers. You can use a spoon or a paring knife to remove the seeds and ribs.
  • Stuff the jalapeños with your favorite fillings: There are endless possibilities for fillings, so get creative! Some popular fillings include cheese, bacon, sausage, and cream cheese.
  • Bake the jalapeño poppers until they're golden brown and crispy: This will help to ensure that the poppers are cooked through and that the filling is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Jalapeno poppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. You can easily use the tips in this recipe to make your own perfect jalapeño poppers. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different flavors and combinations that will please everyone at your next party or gathering.

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