Description
Spicy jalapeño cornbread poppers deliver a zesty twist on classic comfort fare. Mexican-inspired appetizers combine creamy cheese, sweet cornbread, and fiery peppers for a mouthwatering snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 Jalapeno Peppers
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) Canned Corn
Cornbread Base:
- 1 box (15 ounces / 425 grams) Cornbread Mix
Preparation Additions:
(No additional ingredients in this category)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (180°C), preparing a baking sheet for the spicy appetizers.
- Halve jalapeños lengthwise, meticulously removing all seeds and inner membranes to control heat intensity.
- Craft cornbread mixture in a mixing bowl following package instructions, incorporating canned corn kernels and a generous portion of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Delicately spoon cornbread batter into jalapeño halves, ensuring an even and precise fill without overflowing.
- Generously crown each stuffed pepper with additional shredded cheese, creating a tempting golden topping.
- Arrange peppers on prepared baking sheet, sliding into preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cornbread sets and cheese melts into a bubbly, appetizing crust.
- Allow poppers to rest momentarily after baking, permitting flavors to settle and temperature to cool slightly before serving these zesty, cheesy bites.
Notes
- Handling Spicy Peppers: Wear disposable gloves when preparing jalapeños to prevent skin irritation and avoid touching your eyes or face.
- Customize Heat Level: Remove more seeds and veins for milder poppers, or leave some in for extra spiciness depending on your heat tolerance.
- Cheese Variations: Experiment with different cheese types like pepper jack, monterey jack, or a sharp cheddar to create unique flavor profiles.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare the poppers in advance and refrigerate before baking, perfect for party prep or quick appetizers during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg