Mozzarella Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Spicy, cheesy, and crunchy jalapeño poppers that are perfect for game day or casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Bacon bits (optional)
- Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice jalapeños in half and remove seeds and ribs.
- Cut mozzarella sticks to fit inside each jalapeño half.
- Coat each filled jalapeño in flour.
- Dunk in beaten egg, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Place on a baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and tops are golden.
Notes
Use gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation. For a spicier kick, keep some seeds in the poppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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