Spicy Goat Cheese Balls Stuffed with Jalapenos
Get ready for a scrumptious appetizer that even the pickiest eaters will love - Herbed Goat Cheese Jalapeño Poppers! Here's how to whip them up:
Serves: 4-6 as an appetizerPreparation Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesDifficulty: Easy as pie!
Gather your ingredients:
- 12 jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/2 cup chèvre (goat cheese)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Let's Get Cookin'!
- Fire up the oven to broil, middle rack set. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Lay your jalapeño peppers on a flat surface (stem side down). Make two cuts, forming a "T", first slicing down the middle lengthwise, then another cut perpendicular but just halfway. Carefully open the flaps and remove the seeds and ribs with a butter knife or spoon. Repeat for all your peppers.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, goat cheese, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and salt. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Transfer the mixture to a quart-size resealable plastic bag, snip off a corner to make a small opening.
- Fill each jalapeño with the mixture, taking care not to overfill. Insert a toothpick widthwise through each chile to hold the flaps closed. Arrange the filled peppers on the prepared baking sheet in two rows of six.
- Broil the poppers for 4 minutes, then rotate the pan. Continue broiling until the peppers start charring and the filling turns golden and bubbly, about 4 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and if desired, remove the toothpicks. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving!
Enjoy these mouthwatering Herbed Goat Cheese Jalapeño Poppers as a tasty snack or appetizer! 😋
Crediting the original source, these poppers are rich in flavor and nutrition, with ingredients including cream cheese, goat cheese, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and jalapenos. Aside from the recipe, consider pairing these poppers with a variety of side dishes for a balanced meal, such as a vegetable platter or a fresh salad. To learn more about nutrition and other recipe ideas, feel free to explore resources dedicated to culinary creativity and wellness.
