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Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers

Fresh Jalapenos are sliced in half and filled with a rich creamy cheese filling and topped with a crisp Panko topping. Easy to make and a tasty appetizer everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 12 Jalapeno Pepper halved and seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter melted

Instructions
 

  • On a cutting board, cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds from the inside. WEAR GLOVES!
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder with a fork.
  • Use a spoon to fill the the jalapeno halves with the cream cheese filling.
  • In a second bowl, melt the butter. Mix the panko crumbs in the butter until all the panko is covered with the butter. Sprinkle this on top of the cream cheese filled jalapenos.
  • Preheat the oven to 400. Place the filled jalapenos on a cookie sheet. Cook for 22-25 minutes or until the panko begins to brown and the cream cheese bubbles.
  • Serve hot.
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