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Keto Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

Keto Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fill each jalapeño half with cream cheese and wrap with a halved bacon strip. Tuck in bacon ends or use toothpicks to secure.
  3. 3 Place jalapeño poppers inside the air fryer basket, working in batches to avoid overcrowding if necessary.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer until bacon is done to your liking, 10 to 12 minutes. Keep poppers warm in an oven on the lowest setting while air-frying the remaining poppers.

By France Cevallos

Spicier, Cheesier Stuffed Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon

Spicier, Cheesier Stuffed Jalapenos Wrapped in Bacon

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice caps off the jalapeno peppers; reserve. Core and seed the peppers.
  2. 2 Cut pepper Jack cheese into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut each slice into sticks the thickness of a pencil. Stuff jalapeno peppers with as many cheese sticks as will fit. Secure caps back on the jalapenos, using at least 2 toothpicks per pepper.
  3. 3 Wrap 1 slice bacon around each jalapeno pepper. Keep bacon secure by skewering the end on one of the toothpicks.
  4. 4 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill jalapeno peppers, watching for flare-ups, until bacon is browned, about 20 minutes.

By Skyler Murray

Cream Cheese-Jalapeño Hamburgers

Cream Cheese-Jalapeño Hamburgers

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Stir together jalapenos and cream cheese in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Divide ground beef into 16 portions. Pat out each one to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  4. 4 Spoon some cream cheese mixture onto the center of 1/2 of the patties. Top with the remaining patties, and press the edges together to seal.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill until well done, about 10 minutes per side. Don't press down on the burgers as they cook, or the cheese will ooze out.

By Noelle C

Cheese Squares Appetizer

Cheese Squares Appetizer

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the eggs into a food processor, and process until light and frothy. Add Cheddar cheese, onion, and jalapeno peppers, and process until smooth. Pour into an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; cut into squares to serve.

By Kim Meissner

Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers

Air-Fried Jalapeno Poppers

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (199 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Divide and fill cream cheese and Cheddar cheese among jalapeño halves. Place ¼ slice salami on each jalapeño half; wrap each with 1 halved strip bacon. Secure with a toothpick, if necessary.
  3. 3 Layer jalapeño poppers in the preheated air fryer; cook until bacon is browned and cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.

By Momma GotABuzz

Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños

Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until evenly brown; drain.
  4. 4 Mix sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sausage mixture into each jalapeño half; arrange stuffed halves in baking dishes.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing.

By MERLOT_58

Grandma's Hot Hominy

Grandma's Hot Hominy

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine hominy, jalapeño, and garlic in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until hominy is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Strain out liquid; transfer hominy mixture to a baking dish.
  3. 3 Stir in sour cream and butter until well combined; sprinkle top with Cheddar cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.

By oldcook

Air-Fried Taco Dogs

Air-Fried Taco Dogs

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C). Make sure the air fryer is at temperature for at least 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Cut 5 slits into each hot dog. Evenly rub 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning over each hot dog.
  3. 3 Cook hot dogs in the air fryer basket for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Place hot dogs in buns and return to the basket. Cook until buns are toasted and hot dogs are crisp, about 4 minutes more.
  5. 5 Top hot dogs with equal amounts of guacamole, salsa, and jalapenos.

By Buckwheat Queen

Fresh Cranberry Salsa

Fresh Cranberry Salsa

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cranberries into a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. They should still have some texture.
  2. 2 Transfer to a serving bowl; stir in sugar, orange liqueur, cucumber, celery and jalapeño. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to blend the flavors.

By Peach822

Crunchy Air-Fried Jalapeño Slices

Crunchy Air-Fried Jalapeño Slices

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Place flour in a bowl. Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
  3. 3 Dredge jalapeño slices in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg; lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to completely coat. Place breaded jalapeño slices, unstacked, onto a plate. Repeat with remaining jalapeño slices.
  4. 4 Place breaded jalapeño slices in the air fryer basket, in batches without overlapping; coat tops of slices with cooking spray. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions for 4 minutes; flip. Coat tops with cooking spray; cook 4 minutes more. Repeat with remaining jalapeño slices. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Jalapeno and Cheese Bubble Bread

Jalapeno and Cheese Bubble Bread

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Cut each biscuit into quarters and dip half into the melted butter. Place in the prepared pan. Top with 1/2 of the pepper Jack cheese, 2 tablespoons jalapenos, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Dip the remaining biscuit pieces in butter and place in the pan; top with remaining cheese, jalapenos, and garlic powder.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge to loosen; remove from the pan. Serve warm.

By Christina

Hot Corn

Hot Corn

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cream cheese, butter, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until smooth.
  3. 3 Combine corn and jalapeños in a 9x13-inch baking dish; pour in cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

By IXIPIXIE

Jalapeno-Lime Chicken

Jalapeno-Lime Chicken

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, garlic, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on a broiling pan.
  3. 3 Broil the chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Suzanne

Smoked Stuffed Pork Loin

Smoked Stuffed Pork Loin

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
125 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, preheat a smoker, according to manufacturer's instructions, until temperature is a steady 220 degrees F (104 degrees F).
  3. 3 Remove silver skin and fat from pork loin. Cut pork loin, lengthwise, in center, not cutting all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book; season both sides with pork rub.
  4. 4 Spread one side pork with cream cheese, then layer jalapeños, pimentos, and browned sausage evenly over top. Carefully roll up pork loin into a fairly tight log; secure with cooking twine.
  5. 5 Smoke in the preheated smoker until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center reads 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C), about 2 hours. Transfer pork loin to a platter; wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Rest before serving, for at least 20 minutes.

By Kevinlost

Slow Cooked Collard Greens

Slow Cooked Collard Greens

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
500 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place collard greens in a large pot; cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer greens to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Crumble bacon; reserve drippings.
  3. 3 Add chicken stock, bacon, drippings, and jalapeño slices to slow cooker; season with salt and black pepper. Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low for 8 hours or overnight.

By 3D's Mom

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Combine Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, cream cheese, barbecue seasoning, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Mix well until evenly combined.
  3. 3 Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Fill the pocket of each chicken breast with cream cheese mixture. Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with 3 bacon slices and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Spicy Mashed Potatoes

Spicy Mashed Potatoes

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine cilantro and jalapeno in a food processor. Process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add sour cream and cream cheese. Blend for another 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Drain potatoes and transfer to a bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Beat in jalapeno mixture and butter. Season with salt.

By Marilyn

Slow Cooker Collard Greens

Slow Cooker Collard Greens

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
480 min
Total
510 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot about 1/2 full with water. Place the ham shanks into the water, and as many of the greens as you can fit. Bring to a gentle boil.
  2. 2 As soon as the greens begin wilting, start transferring the greens to the slow cooker. Alternate layers of greens with the ham shanks and jalapeno until the slow cooker is full. Stir in the baking soda, olive oil, pepper and garlic powder. Cover, and bring to a boil on High. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.

By TROMTEZ

Thanksgiving Quesadilla

Thanksgiving Quesadilla

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and top with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, turkey, cranberry sauce, jalapeño pepper, green onion, and remaining Cheddar cheese, respectively. Place remaining tortilla over the top.
  2. 2 Cook until tortilla is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes per side.

By Gevans

Smoky Apricot Hot Sauce

Smoky Apricot Hot Sauce

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, jalapeños, vinegar, garlic, paprika, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Transfer mixture to a blender. Add apricot preserves; blend until smooth. Cool sauce.
  3. 3 Transfer sauce to a sterilized glass jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.

By Chef Mo

Cheddar and Spinach Pinwheels

Cheddar and Spinach Pinwheels

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese and jalapenos with a fork in a medium bowl until blended. Add spinach and mix again. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Roll puff pastry out onto your work surface. Spread cream cheese mixture over pastry until evenly distributed. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  3. 3 Roll puff pastry into a log, pressing seams to seal. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Unwrap and slice log into 1/4-inch rounds. Place rounds onto the baking sheet.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.

By Lauryn Macdonald

Texas-Style Slow-Cooked Frijoles

Texas-Style Slow-Cooked Frijoles

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
190 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour pinto beans into the bottom of a big saucepan or soup pot. Add water, bacon, jalapenos, cilantro, and garlic and bring to a simmer, about 10 minutes. Pour in 1 can light beer when beans are warmed.
  2. 2 Simmer beans, stirring every couple of minutes, until bacon has completely cooked down and beans begin to break, 3 to 6 hours total. Pour in remaining beer as needed when liquid has evaporated and beans aren't completely covered, roughly every 2 hours. Cover and keep warm until serving.

By Big Rob and the Burritos

Armadillo Eggs

Armadillo Eggs

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Cut a slit in each jalapeño pepper; remove and discard seeds and pulp. Stuff jalapeños with Monterey Jack cheese cubes.
  3. 3 Mix together sausage, Cheddar cheese, baking mix, crushed red pepper, and garlic salt in a large bowl until well combined. Shape sausage mixture around stuffed jalapeños to form egg-shaped balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until sausage is cooked through and lightly browned, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of sausage should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).

By Jennifer