Jalapeno Cream Cheese Appetizer Recipes

CREAM CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cook bacon strips until crispy. Cut into bits and set aside.
• Half and de-seed the jalapenos.
• Mix the remaining ingredients including the bacon in a bowl. Using a butter knife and spoon, spread the mixture into the cleaned jalapenos.
• Place the filled jalapenos cheese side up on a baking sheet.
• Optional: add the panko bread crumbs atop the cheese mixture.
• Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
• Enjoy with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

JALAPENO PEPPER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds, stems and center membrane. Stuff each half with about 2 teaspoons of cream cheese. Wrap with bacon and secure with toothpick. , Place on a broiler rack that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove toothpicks. Serve immediately.

BAKED CREAM CHEESE JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• Blend cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and taco seasoning together in a bowl; spread into jalapeno halves and arrange onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the cheese filling.
• Bake until the peppers are just tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

STUFFED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese and cheddar. Season with salt and pepper. With a small spoon, fill each jalapeno half with about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Place peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until cheese is browned and bubbling, about 10 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through.

CHERRY JALAPEñO DIP WITH WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, toss together the chopped cherries, diced jalapeño, scallions, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Taste and if your cherries are very tart, add a little sugar (1 tsp at a time) until the mixture is just a touch sweet while still being spicy.
• Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the milk and 2 tsp sugar and let mix for another 30 seconds or until everything is completely incorproated and the final texture is very light.
• Spread the whipped cream cheese onto the bottom of a small serving bowl. Spoon the cherry mixture evenly over the cream cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of black pepper.
• Serve right away with crackers.

EASY CHEESE-STUFFED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a large saucepan, boil peppers in water for 5-10 minutes (the longer you boil the peppers, the milder they become). Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls into each jalapeno; sprinkle with bacon. Arrange on greased baking sheets. Bake until filling is warmed, 3-5 minutes.

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FRIED JALAPENO POPPER BITES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, bacon, hot sauce and garlic powder.
• Shape mixture into balls slightly large than 1-inch. (You should get about 16.)Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Set aside.
• In a second bowl, whisk together eggs and water. Set aside.
• In a pie plate, combine bread crumbs, Panko crumbs, and salt.
• Pour about 1 inch of oil into a Dutch oven. Heat to 350 degrees.
• While the oil heats, dip the balls in flour, coat in egg mixture and then coat in bread crumb mixture. If oil is not ready, place them in the refrigerator.
• Fry in 2 to 3 batches for about 2 minutes or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve warm with dressing for dipping.

JALAPENO CREAM CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Drain jalapenos of ALL juice. There should be at least an inch or so space from where the jalapenos are and the top of the jar.
• Fill this space with sugar and tightly seal jar.
• Place jar in fridge.
• Shake the jar vigorously at least once a day for at least 5-7 days.
• On desired day of serving, spread peppers and some of the now sweetened juice on cream cheese.
• Serve with crackers.