Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wear gloves to protect your hands. Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or paring knife to carefully remove the seeds and white membranes from each half.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until the filling is uniform.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into the hollowed-out jalapeno halves. Mound the filling slightly.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are coated.
- Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs over the top of the cream cheese filling in each pepper half.
- Place the filled jalapenos on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
If you prefer a softer pepper, you can roast the empty jalapeno halves for 5 minutes before filling them. For extra flavor, you can mix one tablespoon of finely chopped cooked bacon into the cream cheese mixture.