An easy recipe for baked jalapeno poppers that are low-carb. No breading or flour necessary!
–▢ 12 jalapenos, seeded and cut lengthwise– ▢2 tsp avocado oil– ▢1 8-oz package cream cheese– ▢1 cup cheddar cheese– ▢1 large clove garlic, minced– ▢3 green onions, finely chopped– ▢2 tsp sriracha or hot sauce, optional– ▢½ tsp sea salt– ▢½ cup almond flour, optional*
Ingredient
Step 1
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.Jalapenos should be sliced in half, tops removed, and seeds and innards removed. Use 2 teaspoons avocado oil and a little sea salt sprinkle.
Direction
Step 2
Step 2
Place peppers in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes in preheated oven. Let peppers cool from the oven.
Step 3
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, jack cheese, garlic, green onion, sriracha, and sea salt. Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing.
Step 4
Step 4
Use a spoon to scoop the cream cheese mixture into the peppers.
Step 5
Step 5
If desired, stir ½ cup of almond flour with 2 teaspoons of avocado oil in a mixing bowl and sprinkle on top of the stuffed jalapenos.
Step 6
Step 6
Bake the stuffed jalapenos for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cream cheese is golden-brown.
Step 7
Step 7
Serve the poppers with any additional toppings, such as chopped green onion, red pepper flakes, cheddar cheese, and/or a dollop of sour cream.