Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburger Bites
Delightful bites that combine the spicy kick of jalapeños with creamy cheese and ground meat, perfect for gatherings and parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for coating)
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine in a large bowl the ground turkey or beef, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small bite-sized patties or balls.
- Roll each patty in breadcrumbs to coat, if using.
- Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with a little oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Serve warm, optionally with dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra spice, add more jalapeños or cayenne pepper. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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