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Baked Jalapeño Poppers

These are way cheaper than ordering apps at a restaurant and you can control the heat level. The cream cheese filling gets bubbly and golden while the jalapeños soften just enough to cut the spice.
prep time20 minutes
cook time18 minutes
total time38 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~18 poppers)

  • 9 large jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup extra-sharp white cheddar, grated
  • 3/4 tsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 2 tsp sriracha sauce, for dipping sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F and line baking sheet with foil.
  • Halve jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, and 2 tsp sriracha until smooth.
  • Fill jalapeño halves with cheese mixture.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes until filling is lightly browned.
  • Cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • Mix mayo with 2 tsp sriracha for dipping sauce.

Notes

Keep stems on for easy handling. Adjust seed removal for spice level.