Wondering what to make with jalapeños? These easy jalapeño recipes put fresh peppers and jarred peppers to good use in everything from cheesy appetizers and dips to sliders, stuffed vegetables and classic jalapeño poppers. Whether you have a few peppers left from taco night or an entire garden haul staring you down, you’ll find plenty of delicious ways to use them here.
Jalapeños bring more than heat to a recipe-they have a bright, fresh pepper flavor that works especially well with creamy cheese, bacon, chicken, corn and other rich ingredients. Keep the seeds and ribs for more kick, or remove them when you want the jalapeño flavor without quite so much fire.
Best Jalapeño Recipes
Jalapeño Popper Puffs Recipe
These jalapeño popper puffs are an easy baked appetizer made with crescent dough, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and bacon. Flaky, cheesy, and perfect for game day, parties, or holiday entertaining.
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Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy jalapeno popper make ahead recipe using cream cheese and fresh jalapenos. The perfect party appetizer!
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Honey Jalapeno Cornbread
This Honey Jalapeno Cornbread is a showstopper with honey-infused butter and rings of spicy jalapenos on top and fresh corn throughout!
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Jalapeno Popper Chicken
Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Chicken is a cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe using three cheeses and fresh jalapenos. Avocado and lime cool off the hot flavors.
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Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins
Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins are bite-sized potatoes filled with 3 types of cheese, fresh jalapenos, bacon and cooled off with sour cream. Perfect for a snack or party appetizer!
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Jalapeno Cheese Bread Recipe
Jalapeno Cheese Pull Apart bread is a cheesy, spicy and dangerously addictive bread that comes together in just minutes.
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Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins are great with a salad, BBQ or a bowl of chili. Easy to make and super soft with sour cream and cheese.
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Jalapeno Popper Egg Roll
Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls are so delicious! With cream cheese, chicken and spices all wrapped and fried to make them crispy fried jalapeno poppers.
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Jalapeno Popper Turnovers
Mini Jalapeno Popper Turnovers have the classic flavors of crispy bacon, shredded cheese, spicy jalapenos, and cream cheese all wrapped up in a tender and flaky puff pastry turnover! They’re a portable appetizer that’s perfect for game days, or any party!
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Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers are an easy appetizer full of cheese and chorizo wrapped in crispy bacon goodness! A quick side dish that can go on the smoker or the grill and done in about 45 minutes!
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Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Eggs
Say hello to your new favorite deviled egg recipe! Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Eggs with Cream Cheese taste like your favorite jalapeño popper recipe in the form of deliciously spicy deviled eggs.
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Strawberry Jalapeno Crostini
Strawberry Jalapeño Crostini are a sweet heat perfect for a quick snack or entertaining. Sweet, spicy and savory, they are the perfect blend!
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Baked Jalapeno Poppers
Spicy stuffed jalapeno Poppers, filled with creamy cheese and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs are the perfect addition to any appetizer platter!
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Bacon Wrapped Cheddar and Garlic Jalapeno Poppers
Keto Bacon Wrapped Cheddar and Garlic Jalapeno Poppers – delicious creamy and garlicky bacon wrapped jalapeños that are so delicious you wont miss the carbs!
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Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
Creamy, cheesy, spicy buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers make a tasty hot appetizer recipe perfect for parties and game day eats!
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Baked Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sliders
When it comes to party food, nothing beats these Baked Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sliders. Easy to make and so tasty! They’re like a jalapeno popper on a bun!
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Wear disposable gloves when cutting or seeding jalapeños, especially if you’re prepping several at once. The capsaicin oils can linger on your skin even after washing, and one absent minded eye rub later.
Jalapeño Dips & Spreads
Jalapeno Pineapple Dip
Jalapeno Pineapple Dip is a cool and spicy dipping sauce recipe. Perfect for crab rangoons, onion rings, grilled vegetables and more!
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Bacon Jalapeno Fry Sauce
Bacon Jalapeno Fry Sauce is the best spicy dipping sauce for French Fries, hamburgers, hot dogs, onion rings and even deli sandwiches!
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Jalapeno Popper Dip
This is the best ever jalapeno popper dip recipe! With fresh jalapenos, cheddar cheese and bacon, this easy jalapeno popper dip recipe is the perfect appetizer for any party.
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Cream Cheese Jalapeno Popper Bean Dip
Jalapeno Popper Dip doesn’t get much better than this! Made with diced tomatoes, green chilies and refried beans this hot cream cheese bean dip recipe is perfect for game day or anytime you want a delicious dip for snacking.
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Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese
Jalapeno Cheddar Cream Cheese is perfect for homemade or store bought bagels! Or serve it with crackers for the ultimate party appetizer!
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Slow Cooker Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Recipe
Slow Cooker Jalapeno Bacon Mac and Cheese is the BEST mac and cheese recipe made in the slow cooker with gouda, cheddar bacon and jalapenos!
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Jalapeno Lime Flank Steak Tacos
Flank Steak Tacos with a jalapeno lime marinade that will have you craving more. Made with few ingredients and lots of flavor, it's sure to become a family favorite!
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Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe
Chicken curry is an easy, stovetop version of the classic Indian dish using coconut milk, basil, cilantro, jalapenos corn and lime juice. Adjust the heat for the easy chicken curry recipe.
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Jalapeno Popper Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Jalapeno Popper Philly Cheesesteak Sliders combine Philly Cheese Steaks and Jalapeno Poppers into your new favorite game day appetizer and makes one cheesy, savory and spicy mini sandwich that is perfect for any party.
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Cheesy Jalapeño Quesadillas
Cheesy, spicy and shareable Cheesy Jalapeño Quesadillas are the gooey appetizer everyone loves. Stacked with cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeños and shredded chicken, they are ready in just 10 minutes!
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Jalapeno Popper Pizza
Jalapeno Popper Pizza: Spicy jalapenos and crunchy bacon inside the easiest homemade pizza crust ever! Tastes just like a jalapeno popper!
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Fresh jalapeños are surprisingly versatile. Dice them into dips and salsas, stuff them with cheese, bake them into breads and casseroles, add them to burgers or tacos, or use them to give sauces and spreads a fresh kick. Their heat can vary quite a bit from pepper to pepper, so taste as you go when adding them to a recipe.
How to Make Jalapeñoes Less Spicy
Most of a jalapeño’s perceived heat is concentrated around the pale interior ribs, so removing those along with the seeds helps tame the pepper. For even less heat, use a smaller amount or pair jalapeños with creamy ingredients like cheese, sour cream or avocado.
Chef Tips for Working With Jalapeñoes
- Control the heat. Removing the white ribs and seeds generally makes them milder.
- Wear gloves. Especially when prepping several peppers. Capsaicin can linger on your hands even after washing.
- Taste before using a pile of them. Jalapeños vary enormously in heat. One can taste like a bell pepper’s slightly feisty cousin, and the next is apparently out for revenge.
- Fresh vs. pickled matters. Fresh peppers bring crispness and grassy pepper flavor; pickled jalapeños bring acidity and a softer texture.
