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Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect party appetizer! A make ahead appetizer recipe that the whole family will enjoy.
Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy jalapeno popper make ahead recipe using cream cheese and fresh jalapenos.
You might see recipes similar to Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushrooms called Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms, but in all honesty, the whole jalapeno popper movement is getting a little stale.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for jalapenos and cheese on just about anything and am totally guilty of having my own line of jalapeno popper recipes, but I wanted to switch it up a little.
Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushrooms blend cream cheese with cheddar and use real jalapenos instead of jarred or pickled. I prefer using whole fresh jalapenos because they are spicer and I can control the heat.
Heat will even vary from jalapeno to jalapeno, so your best bet is to purchase several jalapenos and taste test for spiciness. They are pretty cheap and you can use the remainder in other creations.
Also, removing seeds will reduce the heat. If you are looking for a super spicy jalapeno popper recipe, then use a spicier pepper. Look for habanero, serrano or arbol.
Likewise, if you want a milder pepper, pick a poblano or sweet pepper. Cooking or pickling your peppers will also mute the heat.
Cheddar cheese can also be substituted for pepper jack or a habanero laced monterey jack. Another option is to top them off with crumbled bacon.
Bacon makes everything better, but it is also nice to have a vegetarian option. This recipe is really perfect for customizing to your audience!
Tools for making Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushrooms:
Wood cutting board – wood won’t dull your knives like plastic and if treated properly, has natural antimicrobial properties.
Good knife – Global is my favorite! They are worth the price, I promise. I am kind of obsessed with them and store them tucked away so no one else can use them. Including hubby. Hands off my good stuff!
Cheese Grater
– While it is super easy to buy pre-shredded cheese, it can dry out and is tossed in a starchy mix to prevent it from clumping. This results in a less melty cheese. Do yourself a favor and save money and get a better melt by buying a brick and grating as you go.
If you like this recipe, you’ll love these other easy recipe ideas:
- Marinated Cheese
- Hot Caprese Dip
- Bacon Jam Scallops
- Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins
- Peppadew Poppers
- Chicken Fried Bacon
If you are looking for even more fabulous appetizers, snag a copy of my Easy Appetizers Beyond Dips Mini-Cookbook. Available here for only $0.99, one of these fun and festive appetizers sure to be the hit of any gathering!
Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy jalapeno popper make ahead recipe using cream cheese and fresh jalapenos. The perfect party appetizer!
- 20 button mushrooms stems removed
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 fresh jalapeño minced (seeded if you prefer less heat)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley minced
- ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, minced jalapeno, fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Press remaining shredded cheddar cheese in the tops.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve!
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This is totally addicting. It’s so delicious. Dropping by to say thank you for sharing all these amazing recipes. I have been enjoying them tremendously and I am now a fan. Looking forward to more of your savory experiments.
Love how easy these are to make! They’re a perfect party appetizer!
These look so good! I think they should be at everyones Holiday!
I’m not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I’m thinking all that cheesy jalapeno goodness will make this one slide down real easy!
LOL- mushrooms aren’t for everyone!
These look wonderful and so addictive! I am sure they would disappear in record time at a party.. actually scratch that, they’d disappear if I made them just for us, they look amazing!!
These sound delicious, I love the blend of cream cheese and cheddar. Excited that you are using fresh jalapeno in the recipe also. Pinning for later!
This sounds like such an indulgent appetizer – I have a feeling I’d fill up on these before dinner!