Take your meals to a new level with these spicy recipes inspired by jalapeno poppers. You'll find salads, burgers, sides and much more.
25 Jalapeno Popper-Inspired Recipes
Updated on Feb. 10, 2022
Jalapeno Popper Mexican Street Corn
One of the best things about summer is fresh sweet corn, and this recipe is a definite standout. We love its creamy dressing, crunchy panko coating and spicy jalapeno kick. If you’re really feeling wild, sprinkle these with a bit of cooked and crumbled bacon! —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
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Jalapeno Popper Spread
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been told by fellow partygoers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can be made without much fuss. —Ariane McAlpine, Penticton, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 239 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Even the those who are intolerant of hot peppers will love them. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper half: 66 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
4/25
Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings (2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister Amy came up with this recipe that makes standard chicken breasts a lot more exciting. My husband and I just love the wonderful sauce. —Molly Cappone, Lewis Center, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 376 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.
5/25
Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it's a good thing I made buckets of it, because I couldn't stop eating it! This chilled creamy salad combines all the best flavors of jalapeno poppers with the delicate sweetness of fresh corn. —Amanda Miller, Hutchinson, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 476 calories, 40g fat (14g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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Jalapeno Popper Pocket
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a fresh take on fried jalapeno poppers, we stuff chicken, cheeses and jalapenos inside puff pastry, then bake it. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 237 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
7/25
Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Total Time
35 min
Servings
44 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like foods that pack a bit of a punch, you’ll love these jalapeno poppers filled
with sausage and cheese. This is one of my favorite recipes for parties. —Rachel Oswald, Greenville, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 56 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Stuffed Jalapeno Grilled Cheese
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Not your ordinary grilled cheese, these sandwiches are all grown up! Made with a comforting combination of jalapenos, roasted garlic, cream cheese, bacon and provolone, they please just about all adults—and even adventurous kids! —Melissa Haines, Valparaiso, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 519 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1009mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.
9/25
Buffalo Wing Poppers
Total Time
40 min
Servings
40 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
These buffalo chicken poppers combine the flavor of hot wings and jalapeño appetizers to make a snack greater than the sum of their parts. —Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 popper: 57 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
10/25
Jalapeno-Swiss Turkey Burgers
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These easy turkey burgers are extra juicy and loaded with flavor. I think the spicy jalapenos give it just the right level of heat, but feel free to adjust the amount to amp it up or tone it down. —Wanda Allende, Orlando, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 375 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.
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Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually feature them at our annual Daytona 500 party. They disappear from the appetizer tray in no time.—Therese Pollard, Hurst, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed jalapeno: 132 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
12/25
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno popper dip to a party, I'm always asked for the recipe. Serve with corn chips, tortilla chips or butter crackers. —Jennifer Wilke, Collinsville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 238 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
13/25
Smoky Jalapenos
Total Time
55 min
Servings
14 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
When I make these bacon-wrapped appetizers, there are no leftovers. They can also be made with mild banana peppers or yellow chili peppers. —Melinda Strable, Ankeny, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper half: 86 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Jalapeno poppers stuffed inside quesadillas are a simple and fast solution when you’re too busy to cook. If you like recipes with heat, this one’s for you. —Rebecca Nisewonder, Richmond, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 quesadilla: 801 calories, 47g fat (23g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1423mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein.
15/25
Grilled Jalapenos
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When barbecuing for friends at home, I also use the grill to serve up hot appetizers. These crowd-pleasing stuffed peppers have a bit of bite. They were concocted by my son. —Catherine Hollie, Cleveland, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper: 97 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
16/25
Jalapeno Corn
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This comforting and creamy corn side dish is appealing to almost everyone. It gets its spicy kick from jalapeno peppers.—Judy Carty, Wichita, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 251 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
17/25
Favorite Jalapeno Corn Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
Honey butter tastes so yummy spread over these hot and snappy jalapeno cornbread muffins. They're delicious with soups, stews and chili. —Mary Thomas, Hugo, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 175 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
18/25
Jalapeno Poppers
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These creamy stuffed jalapeno poppers have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. —Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 popper: 94 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
19/25
Jalapeno & Cotija Cheese Potato Stack Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pie isn't just for dessert anymore. Stacking thinly sliced potatoes with layers of minced jalapenos and crumbled Cotija cheese helps turn ordinary spuds into something truly spectacular—especially when served with salsa and sour cream. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 223 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
20/25
Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
Total Time
3 hours 25 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Many years ago after I had had knee surgery, a friend brought me a big casserole of mac and cheese along with the recipe. I have fiddled with the recipe over the years, most recently adding jalapenos at the request of my son. What an awesome spicy twist! —Teresa Gustafson, Elkton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 428 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
21/25
Dinner Poppers
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner? For this meal-in-one, I use poblanos for my husband and son, and hotter peppers for my daughter and me. —Sherri Jerzyk, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 popper: 389 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
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Jalapeno Popper & Sausage Dip
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My workplace had an appetizer contest, and I won it with my jalapeno and cheese dip. Every time I take it anywhere, folks empty the slow cooker. —Bev Slabik, Dilworth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without vegetables): 180 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
23/25
Grilled Southwestern Potato Salad
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This salad is perfect with a grilled steak for a Tex-Mex meal, and most of it can even be prepared out in the backyard. Poblanos and cayenne make it pop. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 229 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 301mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
24/25
Jalapeno Burgers with Gorgonzola
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On a whim, we mixed homemade jalapeno jam into ground beef patties, then topped the burgers with caramelized onions and tangy Gorgonzola cheese. Fabulous! —Becky Mollenkamp, St. Louis, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 460 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
25/25
Air-Fryer Pepper Poppers
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These creamy stuffed jalapenos have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. —Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper half: 81 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
