Four-Ingredient Jalapeno Poppers

Four-ingredient jalapeno poppers

1.3 net carbs per serving

Serves: 8 portions of 2 poppers

Prep time: 25 minutes, total time: 45 minutes

This is a family recipe that came from my aunt. I have always loved the family dinners that included these jalapeno poppers. Plus, it’s an easy addition to the keto diet. It’s both inexpensive and convenient to make. The only somewhat time-consuming part is removing the seeds from the jalapenos, so I’ll describe how to do that in steps below.

How to make 4-ingredient jalapeno poppers

Begin by chopping the stem off and slicing the peppers in half as shown. During this process, you may want to wear gloves or put a baggie over the hand that’s touching the peppers—and be careful not to touch your eyes! I’ve made that mistake…

Then gingerly remove all of the seeds and white innards of the jalapenos.

Next, use your hands to mix together the chopped cilantro, Colby jack, and cream cheese.

Spread the mixture out and cut it into 16 fairly even pieces.

Press one piece into one jalapeno half. Repeat 16 times, bake, and done! :)

Ingredients

8 jalapenos

5 oz full-fat cream cheese

2/3 cup shredded Colby jack

2 oz fresh cilantro, thinly chopped

Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Remove seeds from jalapeno halves.
3. Mix together the cream cheese and Colby jack in a medium bowl using your hands.
4. Add the cilantro and mix well.
5. Press out the mixture and cut into 16 even slices.
6. Press one slice into one pepper half.
7. Place tin foil on a baking tray and evenly space the slices, then bake for 16-20 minutes or until browned.
8. Add salt to taste.