Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- 12 large jalapeño peppers halved and seeded
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, pressing gently to ensure the mixture is compact.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the stuffed jalapeños.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and the jalapeños are tender.
