Tortilla Chip-Crusted Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Everyone loves an excellent crunchy, completely salted tortilla chip. They simply full sandwiches, make turkey chili 10x higher than it already is, and simply so occur to be the right companion to guacamole. With the massive recreation across the nook, it’s time to place these chips to good use.

When I used to be rising up, there have been a number of ‘staple’ grocery gadgets my Mom at all times bought: sesame bagels with additional salty butter, crunchy carrots with hummus, leafy inexperienced salads, ice cream and… tortilla chips! She at all times had a bag of chips open and able to be devoured. #ChipAddictSince1993

I’m curious: what’s your favourite tortilla chip? Personally, I really like Way Better Snacks, Siete Grain Free Chips (OMG SO GOOD YOU MUST TRY) and naturally, the unique Sun Chips. We’re positively a chip household over right here. Every time I’m going over to Tony’s mother or father’s home, they’ve at the very least 6 baggage of chips at their home.

Because we’re severe chip lovers over right here a couple of years again I needed to create these tortilla chip-crusted baked healthy baked jalapeño poppers which might be approach higher than the fried model at Applebee’s. A scrumptious mouthful that’s PERFECT in your recreation day eats.

Fall in love with baked jalapeño poppers

As you most likely already know, jalapeño poppers are sometimes fried. While scrumptious, I’ve discovered the greasiness can go away you feeling a little bit blah. So after I was dreaming up this recipe a couple of of years again I assumed, why not bake them? You’ll know the precise substances which might be getting used and so they’re simply as scrumptious (if no more).

Plus, they couldn’t be simpler to make proper in your oven. No sizzling oil required!

Everything you’ll have to make these jalapeño poppers

These simple jalapeño poppers are made with 6 easy substances and are SO enjoyable to make and customise. Here’s what you’ll have to make them:

Jalapeños: the star of the present, after all! You’ll cut up them in half and take out the insides earlier than filling them.
Tortilla chips: as an alternative of standard breadcrumbs we’re jazzing these infants up along with your fav tortilla chips. I recommend utilizing a flavored model!
For the filling: you’ll fill every jalapeño half with a mix of cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese, and milk.
Eggs: earlier than baking them, you’ll additionally have to roll the jalapeño poppers in an egg wash in order that they bake up good and golden brown.

Can I make them dairy free?

Sure! Simply use your favourite dairy free cream cheese, shredded cheese, and milk.

Customize your jalapeño poppers

There are so many enjoyable methods to jazz up these healthy jalapeno poppers. Here’s what I can advocate:

Use enjoyable chips. Impress friends by making the poppers with a couple of completely different, enjoyable chip flavors! As I discussed I really like Sriracha Way Better Snacks Chips, Garden Salsa or Cheddar Sun Chips, and Nacho Siete Chips.
Add a kick of warmth. If you’re keen on spice like I do, be happy to depart a few of the jalapeño membranes and/or seeds in and assemble the jalapeño poppers as directed. You might additionally use a spicy shredded cheese and even spicy tortilla chips.
Get indulgent. Try mixing in some cooked bacon bits with the cream cheese combination for added savory, indulgent taste.
Mix in a lift of taste. I believe some chopped chives, onion powder, or garlic powder would even be scrumptious stirred into the cheese combination.

How to make the most effective baked jalapeño poppers

These baked jalapeno poppers made the last word get together appetizer or snack and simply so occur to be a breeze to make. Here’s easy methods to make them:

Prep your jalapeños. Slice your jalapeños in half lengthwise, then scoop out all of the seeds and membranes.
Mix the cheese. Mix collectively the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and milk till it’s properly mixed.
Fill the poppers. Use a small spoon to scoop the cheese combination into every jalapeño half.
Roll & coat. Smash your tortilla chips in a bag, then pour them right into a bowl. Drench every jalapeño popper within the egg coating, then roll them in your tortilla chips.
Bake & serve! Finally, bake them up, serve them, and watch your friends devour!

Can I prep them forward of time?

Yes! Simply slice your jalapeños and blend collectively the cream cheese filling. Store them in separate hermetic containers within the fridge for as much as 3-5 days. Assemble the poppers as directed when you’re able to get pleasure from them!

Storing tips

Store any leftovers in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-5 days. I like to recommend reheating them within the oven in order that they keep additional crispy!

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Tortilla Chip-Crusted Baked Jalapeño Poppers

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Serves20 jalapeno poppers

Tortilla chip-crusted baked jalapeño poppers which might be enjoyable, scrumptious, and higher than the fried model! This simple jalapeño poppers recipe is the right appetizer for holidays and recreation days and is prepared in round half-hour.

Ingredients

10 Jalapeños, sliced in half, membranes and seeds eliminated
40 of your favourite tortilla chips (I recommend a flavored model)*
4 oz gentle cream cheese
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese
1 tablespoon almond milk (common milk additionally works)
1 egg
1 egg white

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 levels F. Line a big baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the tortilla chips and course of till they resemble positive crumbs (like bread crumbs). Transfer to a shallow bowl and put aside.
In a separate bowl, combine collectively cream cheese, shredded cheese and milk till mixed. Set apart.
In one other separate bowl, beat collectively egg and egg white. Set apart.
Stuff every jalapeno half with cream cheese combination. Do not overfill.
Dip every stuffed pepper half within the egg combination utterly, then roll the pepper within the chip combination and place pepper on the ready baking sheet. Repeat with every pepper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or till cheese is bubbly. Serve whereas the poppers are sizzling!

Recipe Notes

*My favourite to make use of listed below are Sriracha Way Better Snacks Chips, Garden Salsa or Cheddar Sun Chips and Nacho Siete Chips
See the total publish for tips, tips and simple methods to customise your jalapeño poppers!