Description
Jalapeño Popper Bites are the perfect party snack, bursting with creamy cheese and a spicy kick. These bite-sized delights feature fresh jalapeños stuffed with a savory filling of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon, all coated in golden panko breadcrumbs. Whether for game day or casual gatherings, these poppers will be the star of your snack table, leaving guests craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds carefully.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon bits, green onions, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Generously fill each jalapeño half with the mixture.
- Coat filled jalapeños with panko breadcrumbs by pressing gently.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper (30g)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg