Baked Jalapeno poppers

4/6/2025

Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 20 Min

Yields: 16 - 20 Poppers

8 - 10 Jalapeno Peppers *
227g Full Fat Cream Cheese, room temp
1 C Aged Marble Cheddar, shredded ( more if needed)
2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. Red Onion, finely diced
1 Large Clove Garlic, crushed & pressed / minced
1/2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 Tsp. Himalayan Salt
Cracked Pepper
GARNISH - 1/2 C Pretzel Crackers, crushed in to dusty crumbs + 1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped

My jalapeno peppers were enormous you guys. After prepping 10 of them, I started piping my filling and realized I wouldn't have enough. If your peppers are medium / average sized, this recipe will make 20 poppers. If they're huge like mine, you're looking at 16.
I used Toll House Flipsides for my crackers which are pretzel on one side, and cracker on the other. The idea I got this from for a crispy, chip crust was Cookie & Kate Blog. She used barbecue chips so you could sub in any crispy chip or cracker you have on hand!

In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, red onion, 1/2 C marble, garlic, parsley, pepper flakes, salt, and a few grinds off your pepper mill. Once combined, add this mixture to a piping bag fitted with the large open tip. Set aside.
Make sure to give the jalapenos a good scrub under running water and dry them off. Cut them in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out all of the seeds / pith. Continue until all of the jalapenos are cleaned out. Transfer them to a parchment lined baking sheet.

Preheat your oven to 425 F
Pipe your filling in to your jalapenos, don't over fill them! The filling expands as the pepper cooks down! Once all of your jalapeno peppers are filled and the filling has been used up, disperse the remaining marble on top of the peppers, giving each one about a tbsp.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is blistered and melty. Keep an eye on them after the 15 minute mark to ensure they don't scorch.
Transfer the tray to a cooling rack. Sprinkle some of the parsley & pretzel crumbs over each of the poppers. Serve and ENJOY!