Jalapeno Poppers

Name: Jalapeno Poppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 large green jalapeno peppers; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 green onions; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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This Low Carb Jalapeño Poppers recipe make an easy, healthy appetizer or snack! These Jalapeño Poppers can be ready in 30 minutes are gluten free, sugar free and Keto friendly.

Overhead picture of finished jalapeño poppers on a wood cutting board and a few jalapeño poppers in front on tan parchment paper.

Why You Should Make This Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

This is a perfect recipe for people following a gluten-free or low-carb diet. Creamy, cheesy and kind of addictive baked jalapeno peppers!

Enjoy them as a side or entry-dish with some ranch sauce or chipotle mayo. I like them just the way they are, but that's just me.

These delicious appetizers or snacks are so simple to make and will be ready in 30 minutes. Even more of a reason to make these for your next gathering or party.

Recipe Ingredients

Jalapenos - the bigger the peppers, the better. They are natural smaller than bell peppers but you want them to be more than one bite each.
Cream cheese - I use full fat cream cheese in this recipe, actually in all of my recipes. Full fat dairy help to keep you fuller longer, but if you want to use a lower fat cream cheese, please do not use fat free. It's just plain old gross.
Green onions
Parmesan cheese - you can also use another hard cheese such as Asiago or Romano.
Mozarella cheese - I like to shred my own Mozzarella because it tastes better but go ahead and use the pre-shredded if you'd like.
Garlic powder - I use garlic powder because I always have it on hand in my house but you can also equal amount of minced fresh garlic.
Onion powder - Again I use onion powder in this recipe because I have it in my house always, but you can use equal amounts of white onion, shallot or even dehydrated onion instead.
Salt

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How to Make This Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

These might look fancy, but I promise they are simple to make.

Chop the green onion in slices and sauté the white part in olive oil over medium heat. Once translucent, add the green part.

Picture of chopped green onions in a pan with olive oil.

Remove the onion from heat. Add cream cheese, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. Mix all the ingredients together.

Chopped green onions in a pan with cream cheese and parmesan cheese in a white bowl being added to the pan.

Fill the jalapenos with the cream cheese mixture and top them with a small amount of shredded mozzarella.

Overhead picture of uncooked jalapeños with cheese mixture filled inside.

Bake the jalapenos in a high baking tray covered with foil for 12 minutes or until jalapenos are fork-tender.

Cooked jalapeño poppers recipe with browned melted cheese on top on a wooden cutting board.

Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

Can I freeze these to serve at a later date?

Yes, you can! Place cooked jalapeno poppers on a large cookie sheet and place in the freezer uncovered for 1-2 hours. When they are frozen place them in labeled and dated plastic baggy. Wen ready to eat, remove from the freezer and place frozen jalapeno poppers on a large cookie sheet and bake at 375° for 25 minutes .

I don't like cream cheese, can I substitute something else?

Absolutely! Goat cheese, Cheddar cheese and Monterrey Jack cheese would all be great substitutes in these poppers.

My husband is a meat lover, what can I add to these poppers?

The possibilities are endless! You can add diced cooked bacon, chopped cooked sausage or chorizo or chopped cooked chicken breast would all be delicious in here.

Close up picture of cooked jalapeño poppers recipe in the front and other poppers in the back on a wood cutting board.

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