A straightforward recipe for low-carb jalapeno poppers that are baked in the oven. Breading and flour are not required at all!
– 12 jalapenos seeded and cut lengthwise– 2 tsp avocado oil– 1 8-oz package cream cheese– 1 cup cheddar cheese– 1 large clove garlic minced– 3 green onions finely chopped– 2 tsp sriracha or hot sauce optional– ½ tsp sea salt– ½ cup almond flour optional*
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1
Heat the oven to 400°F. Jalapenos should be sliced in half, tops removed, and seeds and innards removed. Use 2 teaspoons avocado oil and a little sea salt sprinkle.
2
Place peppers in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes in preheated oven. Let peppers cool from the oven.
3
Make the cream cheese stuffing while the jalapenos bake or cool. Mix cream cheese, jack cheese, garlic, green onion, sriracha, and sea salt in a bowl.
4
Try room-temperature cream cheese.Stuff peppers with cream cheese.
5
If desired, mix ½ cup almond flour and 2 teaspoons avocado oil in a bowl and sprinkle over stuffed jalapenos.
6
Continue baking the stuffed jalapenos for 8–10 minutes until the cream cheese is golden brown.
7
You can top the poppers with chopped green onion, red pepper flakes, cheddar cheese, or sour cream.