Description

Smoked Beef Jalapeño Popper Bites combine smoky diced smoked beef, creamy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and fiery jalapeños, all baked in a crisp breadcrumb coating. This easy oven‑baked appetizer delivers a melty cheese center and a crunchy exterior, perfect for game nights, parties, or casual get‑togethers. Ready in under 30 minutes, these bite‑size snacks are crowd‑pleasing, flavorful, and simple to prepare with pantry staples. Enjoy the crunch today!.

Ingredients

Scale

12 fresh jalapeños
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced smoked beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice jalapeños lengthwise, remove seeds.
Mix cream cheese, cheddar, smoked beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika.
Stuff jalapeño halves with mixture.
Combine breadcrumbs with melted butter.
Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over stuffed jalapeños.
Bake 20‑25 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serve warm.

Notes

These bites can be assembled ahead and frozen
bake from frozen adding 5‑7 minutes. Pair with cool dip or sparkling grape juice for contrast.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 150
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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