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Crispy stuffed jalapeños with cream cheese cheddar filling and black olive pupils on white plate under soft lighting

Spooky Stuffed Jalapeños: Easy, Cheesy, and Perfect for Halloween

Creamy Jalapeño Poppers with a spooky twist! Easy, cheesy, and perfect for your Halloween party. Get the recipe here!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Starter
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 stalks green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 black olives sliced
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
Coating
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup flour
Jalapeños
  • 12 jalapeños halved and seeded
Baking
  • as needed olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg.
  4. In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
  5. Place the flour in a shallow dish.
Coating the Jalapeños
  1. Dredge each jalapeño half in flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. Dip the floured jalapeño in the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
  3. Coat the jalapeño in the panko-parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place the coated jalapeños on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
Filling the Jalapeños
  1. Using a spoon or small scoop, fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture, mounding it slightly.
  2. Insert a black olive slice into the filling of each jalapeño half to create the 'pupil'.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drizzle the jalapeños with olive oil, ensuring they're evenly coated.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the jalapeños are golden brown and crispy.
  4. Allow the poppers to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Be careful not to overfill the jalapeños, as the filling may leak during baking. Keep an eye on the poppers towards the end of the baking time to prevent burning.