Recipe Page: Jalapenos

Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese and Bacon

Duration: 40 minutes

A spicy and delicious popper filled with rich and tasty goodness.

Utensils

  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 12 jalapeños, halved and seeded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 slices bacon, cut in half
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
  3. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
  4. Wrap each jalapeño half with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  7. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Stuffed Jalapeños with Cream Cheese and Spinach

Duration: 35 minutes

Fiery jalapenos stuffed with delicious cream cheese and spinach.

Utensils

  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 12 jalapeños, halved and seeded
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese and spinach mixture.
  4. Place the stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the jalapeños are tender and the filling is golden. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Spicy Jalapeño Hummus

Duration: 10 minutes

A fiery and delicious dip.

Utensils

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 jalapeños, seeds removed and chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, chopped jalapeños, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  4. Transfer the spicy jalapeño hummus to a serving bowl. Serve with pita bread, fresh veggies, or as a spread.