Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
Halved jalapeños filled with tangy cream cheese and sharp cheddar, broiled until the peppers soften and the cheese bubbles. Ready in 12 minutes with zero fuss.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 4g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Place broiler rack 4 inches from heat and preheat broiler for 2 minutes.
Step 2
Halve jalapeños lengthwise and scrape out seeds with a small spoon.
Step 3
Mix cream cheese, cheddar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
Step 4
Spoon filling into each jalapeño half, pressing gently so it mounds slightly.
Step 5
Arrange filled halves on a baking sheet, cheese-side up, in a single layer.
Step 6
Broil until cheese bubbles and jalapeño edges blacken slightly, 4–5 minutes.
Step 7
Serve hot. Eat while cheese is still melted.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- small spoon
- small bowl
- broiler
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