25 Jalapeno Popper-Inspired Recipes

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25 Jalapeno Popper-Inspired Recipes2/25 Jalapeno Popper Spread 107 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno Popper Spread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been told by fellow partygoers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can be made without much fuss. —Ariane McAlpine, Penticton, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 239 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 3/25 Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 72 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Make them ahead and bake just before serving

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Even the those who are intolerant of hot peppers will love them. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 66 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 4/25 Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

My husband and I just love the wonderful sauce

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings (2 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister Amy came up with this recipe that makes standard chicken breasts a lot more exciting. My husband and I just love the wonderful sauce. —Molly Cappone, Lewis Center, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch. 5/25 Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

6/25 Jalapeno Popper Pocket

Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it’s a good thing I made buckets of it, because I couldn’t stop eating it! This chilled creamy salad combines all the best flavors of jalapeno poppers with the delicate sweetness of fresh corn. —Amanda Miller, Hutchinson, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 476 calories, 40g fat (14g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 6/25 Jalapeno Popper Pocket

1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a fresh take on fried jalapeno poppers, we stuff chicken, cheeses and jalapenos inside puff pastry, then bake it. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 237 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 7/25 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 44 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe

This is one of my favorite recipes for parties

Creator: If you like foods that pack a bit of a punch, you’ll love these jalapeno poppers filled with sausage and cheese. This is one of my favorite recipes for parties. —Rachel Oswald, Greenville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 56 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 8/25 Stuffed Jalapeno Grilled Cheese 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not your ordinary grilled cheese, these sandwiches are all grown up! Made with a comforting combination of jalapenos,

roasted garlic, cream cheese, bacon and provolone, they please just about all adults—and even adventurous kids! —Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 519 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1009mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 9/25 Buffalo Wing Poppers 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Buffalo Wing Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These buffalo chicken poppers combine the flavor of hot wings and jalapeño appetizers to make a snack greater than the sum of their

parts. —Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 popper: 57 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 10/25 Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy turkey burgers are extra juicy and loaded with flavor. I think the spicy jalapenos give it just the right level of heat, but feel free to adjust the amount to amp it up or tone it down. —Wanda

We usually feature them at our annual Daytona 500 party

Allende, Orlando, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 375 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. 11/25 Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually feature them at our annual Daytona 500 party. They disappear from the appetizer tray in no time.—Therese Pollard,

Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips or butter crackers

Hurst, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed jalapeno: 132 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 12/25 Jalapeno Popper Dip 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno popper dip to a party, I’m always asked for the recipe. Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips or butter crackers. —Jennifer Wilke,

They can also be made with mild banana peppers or yellow chili peppers

Collinsville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 238 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 13/25 Smoky Jalapenos 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 14 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I make these bacon-wrapped appetizers, there are no leftovers. They can also be made with mild banana peppers or yellow chili peppers. —Melinda Strable, Ankeny, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 86 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 14/25

If you like recipes with heat, this one’s for you

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Jalapeno poppers stuffed inside quesadillas are a simple and fast solution when you’re too busy to cook. If you like recipes with heat, this one’s for you. —Rebecca Nisewonder, Richmond, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla: 801 calories, 47g fat (23g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1423mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein. 15/25 Grilled Jalapenos 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Jalapenos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings

These crowd-pleasing stuffed peppers have a bit of bite

2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When barbecuing for friends at home, I also use the grill to serve up hot appetizers. These crowd-pleasing stuffed peppers have a bit of bite. They were concocted by my son. —Catherine Hollie, Cleveland, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 97 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 16/25 Jalapeno Corn 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Jalapeno Corn Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

They’re delicious

From the Recipe Creator: This comforting and creamy corn side dish is appealing to almost everyone. It gets its spicy kick from jalapeno peppers.—Judy Carty, Wichita, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 251 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 17/25 Favorite Jalapeno Corn Muffins 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Jalapeno Corn Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 muffins Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Honey butter tastes so yummy spread over these hot and snappy jalapeno cornbread muffins. They’re delicious

with soups, stews and chili

with soups, stews and chili. —Mary Thomas, Hugo, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 175 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 18/25 Jalapeno Poppers 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno Poppers Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These creamy stuffed jalapeno poppers have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. —Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York

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