Description
Get ready to impress with these irresistible Easy Baked Jalapeño Poppers! This easy recipe is the ultimate game-day or party snack that combines creamy cheese, savory sausage, and just the right kick of heat. Perfectly baked—not fried—they’re a crowd-pleasing, low-mess option that still delivers on flavor. Whether you’re looking for quick appetizers, healthy snack ideas, or bold party food, these jalapeño poppers are your go-to. Ideal for make-ahead prep and loved by all ages, they bring together everything you want in a quick appetizer—cheesy, creamy, spicy, and oh-so-easy to make!
Ingredients
12 fresh jalapeños
8 oz ground sausage, cooked and drained
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
3. In a bowl, mix cooked sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4. Fill each jalapeño half with the sausage mixture.
5. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
6. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crisp tops.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For less heat, be sure to remove all seeds and inner membranes.
You can substitute sausage with ground turkey or bacon bits for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg