Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large jalapeños, halved and deseeded
- ½ lb cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ¼ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Cajun seasoning, and bacon crumbles. Stir until well blended.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the mixture, pressing gently.
- Place the stuffed jalapeños on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by removing all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- For extra flavor, roast the jalapeños for five minutes before stuffing.
- Soften cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature before mixing.
- Make it vegetarian by swapping shrimp for black beans or roasted corn.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed jalapeños
- Calories: ~120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Spicy stuffed jalapeños, Cajun shrimp jalapeños, cheesy jalapeño poppers