Zucchini Jalapeño Popper Bites
A delightful twist on classic appetizers, these Zucchini Jalapeño Popper Bites combine creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños for a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella mix)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your zucchinis: wash, dry, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Make the filling by mixing cream cheese, shredded cheese, jalapeños, garlic powder, and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Stuff each zucchini half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed zucchinis and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro before serving.
Notes
Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini, jalapeño poppers, appetizers, comfort food, vegetarian snacks