You are here: Home / Recipes / Appetizers / Easy Gluten-Free Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
By 4 Comments
By
Wendy Stoltz
/ Last Modified On February 22, 2024
This easy baked gluten-free jalapeno poppers recipe uses only a few ingredients and it can be made different ways delivering the perfect jalapeno popper. This simple appetizer recipe will be your new go-to once you see how easy they are to make.
Looking for more appetizers? You'll love my Spinach Dip Recipe. My sausage and shrimp appetizer is also simple to make and the perfect finger food.
For more appetizers check out my post on Gluten Free Appetizers.
Table of Contents
Jalapeno Poppers
A little spice, and the perfect appetizer, these jalapeno poppers are super easy to make. No hot oil mess or major cleanup afterwards, these baked jalapeno poppers will be ready in no time. This jalapeno popper recipe is best if enjoyed right away but they stay good in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Growing up all jalapeno popper recipes required lots of hot oil to fry them in. With the extra steps and the mess in the kitchen, my family would buy them from the store instead. Now we enjoy jalapeno poppers in less than an hour with no mess.
These baked jalapeno poppers only require seven ingredients from start to finish and that includes the salt. You can top them with cheddar cheese or crunchy, salt, Schar entertainment crackers.
Gluten-Free Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
You can use any crackers to top these jalapeno poppers, but we like to use Schar entertainment crackers. They are salty, crunchy, and perfect for adding a bit of crunch to the top of these baked jalapeno poppers. If you're thinking that you haven't seen these crackers in the store, no problem. Schar recently launched an online eCommerce store called Shop Schar.
Baked Jalapeno Poppers
These baked Jalapeno poppers only take about 20 minutes to make form start to finish, depending on how long it takes to slice the jalapenos and spoon out the seeds. They only bake for 10-12 minutes and can be made right before your guests arrive. I like to broil the tops at the end, for an extra crunchy baked jalapeno popper.
How to make jalapeno poppers
- Slice jalapenos in half long-wise, and spoon out the seeds.
- Arrange the jalapenos on a large baking sheet; set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cheddar cheese.
- Spoon cream cheese mixture into each jalapeno popper and level the top. Repeat until all jalapeno poppers have filling.
- Top each pepper with crushed crackers and/or additional shredded cheddar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the jalapeno poppers are cooked, but not too soft. If desired, broil the tops near the end.
For the full list of ingredients check out the jalapeno popper recipe below.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
For bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers simple wrap each jalapeno popper with bacon and bake. The baking time will vary depending on how crunchy you like your bacon. It will take a bit longer to bake than without bacon, and the jalapeno will be less crunchy, but the bacon helps add to the crunch.
How to crush crackers
The easiest way to crush crackers without making a mess it to pulse them in a food processor until they are fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor simply place the crackers in a zip lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin or the back of a mason jar. Don't pound them, just press on them with your weight.
Tips for making Jalapeno Poppers
- Wear gloves. I know I didn't in the video but I regretted it. My hands had so much jalapeno oil on them from slicing the jalapenos that they burned for days.
- If you like spicy jalapeno poppers than stick the the smaller jalapenos. They are spicy. Larger jalapenos are less spicy.
- Use real, full fat cream cheese. I haven't tried a dairy-free cream cheese in this jalapeno popper recipe, but I imagine it would be different.
- Broil the tops at the end of the baking time for an extra crunchy top.
If you have any questions, please leave me a comment below and I will get back to you.
Did you make these Jalapeno Poppers? Please stop back by and let me know what you thought.
Yield: 24
This easy baked jalapeno poppers recipe uses only a few ingredients and it can be made different ways delivering the perfect jalapeno popper. This simple appetizer recipe will be your new go-to once you see how easy they are to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 medium jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- crushed Schar entertainment crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Cut each jalapeno lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds. Place the jalapeno halfs onto the baking sheet.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the mixture into each pepper half. Top each pepper with a small sprinkle of crushed crackers, or additional cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the jalapeno poppers start to soften.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Wear gloves. I know I didn't in the video but I regretted it. My hands had so much jalapeno oil on them from slicing the jalapenos that they burned for days.
- If you like spicy jalapeno poppers than stick the the smaller jalapenos. They are spicy. Larger jalapenos are less spicy.
- Use real, full fat cream cheese. I haven't tried a dairy-free cream cheese in this jalapeno popper recipe, but I imagine it would be different.
- Broil the tops at the end of the baking time for an extra crunchy top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 42Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 63mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.
did you make this recipe?
Tag @glutenfreepalate on Instagram and hashtag it #glutenfreepalatebaker so we can see all the deliciousness!
Thanks for sharing!
« Paleo Banana Muffins
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake »
GET A FREE RECIPE EBOOK FOR SUBSCRIBING!
Related Posts
Easy Homemade Gluten-Free Potato Bread
Gluten-Free Lo Mein (with Chicken)
Homemade Vegan White Chocolate
10 Best Gluten-Free Yogurt Brands in 2024
Gluten-Free Uncrustables
Note on Questions and Comments: All comments and questions are answered in the order they are received. I aim to answer all questions within 48 hours. There may be a delay on weekends and holidays.
Reader Interactions
Comments
Billy
Hey I just made this to use up some peppers from the garden. Turned out great! Lovely recipe.
Reply
chrystal
Hi Billy,
I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for taking time to stop by and let me know.Best,
ChrystalReply
Susan Habegger
I am gluten free and also dairy free. It would be nice to know if there are substitutes for the dairy in your recipes. Your recipes look great but the ones I'm interested in have dairy.
Reply
chrystal
Hi Susan,
I usually provide dairy-free subs for my recipes that I've tested with dairy-free option. For these jalapeno poppers, I haven't tried a dairy-free cheese spread in them yet.For most of my recipe that call for sour cream to be baked into the batter, you can use a dairy-free yogurt like So Delicous. Almost all of my recipes that call for butter can be swapped for a dairy-free butter, and the same for milk (we use almond milk). I hope that helps!
Best,
ChrystalReply
Leave a Question or Comment
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.