20+ Jalapeno Popper Appetizers

When you’re craving something spicy and cheesy, or just need an easy appetizer to bring to a party or event, these Jalapeno Popper Appetizers are perfect!

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There’s just something about fresh jalapenos and a cheese mixture that I love. Especially when they are combined into one delectable bite like these jalapeno popper appetizers! Easy to whip up for any gathering or occasion, and equally as tasty.

When making the perfect party appetizer, there are a few key simple ingredients that almost all of these jalapeno popper recipes have:

  • green onions
  • pepper jack cheese
  • sour cream
  • garlic powder
  • some sort of cream cheese mixture
  • bacon strips
  • bread crumbs

Of course these recipes range anywhere from breads to quesadillas, and even potatoes and dips, so they will have any combination of the ingredients above. i9’ve just listed some of the most common.

Any one of these recipes would make a perfect appetizer for the Super Bowl. And if you’re really in a jalapeno mood, try mixing up one of these Cucumber Jalapeno Margaritas to go along with your snacks!

Just one quick tip before you jump into these appetizer recipes- when handling fresh jalapeno peppers, I like to use disposable gloves or rubber gloves if you have them. Because that little kick you get from the jalapeno juice will turn into a BIG kick if you get any in your eye! So be careful foodie friends, and enjoy.

Jalapeno Popper Recipes

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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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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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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! #cheesequesadillas www.savoryexperiments.com

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 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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This Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls recipe is filled with cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flaky croissant dough. #crescentrollrecipes #crescentrollappetizers www.savoryexperiments.com

Jalapeno Popper Crescent Roll Recipe

This Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls recipe is filled with cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flaky croissant dough.
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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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cheese stuffed rolls

Mexican Cheesy Bread

Upgrade your usual dinner rolls and try these Mexican Cheesy Rolls! It's a great way to add a little spice to your dinner roll recipe.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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chip dipping into jalapeno popper dip

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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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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chip dipping into jalapeno popper bean dip

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 popper chicken sliders on a wooden tray

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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sliced jalapeno popper pizza

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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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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Chef Jessica Anne Formicola

Jessica the mom, wife and chef behind Savory Experiments. You might see her on the Emmy- nominated TV show Plate It! or on bookshelves as a cookbook author. Jessica is a Le Cordon Bleu certified recipe developer and regularly contributed to Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal, Mashed and more!

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