8 Easy Jalapeno Appetizer Recipes in Time for the Party

I have always liked spicy food, but as I have gotten older, I think my taste buds have changed a little. I now love spicy food, especially fresh jalapeno peppers. I buy them frequently in my Wal-Mart orders, but I never seem to order the correct amount. I either end up with one jalapeno or 30 of them. Because of this abundance, I have discovered a few recipes I would like to share. Below are a few tips and 8 easy jalapeno appetizer recipes, just in time for your Super Bowl parties.

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Tips for Working With Jalapenos

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• If you ever end up with too many jalapenos, you can freeze them. Sometimes I freeze them in slices and other times I dice them and freeze them. This makes it very convenient when I want fresh jalapenos for cooking.

• Be sure to wear gloves when you are cutting or working with jalapenos. This keeps you from getting the jalapeno juice in your eyes. Believe me, it will burn!
• I have never figured out exactly how to determine in the store which peppers are hot and which are mild. When I start cutting them up, the smell usually gives it away – the hot ones are stronger. If anyone knows the secret, please share.
• If you core the seeds and membranes, the peppers will not be as hot. I highly recommend a jalapeno corer. Mine was pretty old, so I just ordered this one. It works great and was very inexpensive. See the link here for the one I just ordered.

• If you grill very often, you can also get a jalapeno grill rack. You just fill the jalapenos, stand them up in the grill rack and grill them. These racks make it so easy. Something about the grill makes them a little spicier than normal, but they are tasty! Here is a link to a grill rack.

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8 Easy Jalapeno Appetizer Recipes

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#1 Jalapeno Fudge

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This is one of my favorite jalapeno appetizers. It is usually pretty mild and has great flavor, plus it is so easy and quick! I make this for breakfast, brunch, and Keto snacks.

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Ingredients:

1 Lb. Cheddar Cheese, Grated
3 Large Eggs, Beaten
3/4 C. Green Sauce
Diced Jalapeno Peppers, Fresh or Pickled – Your desired amount

Directions:

• Spread half of the chees in an 11 X 7 baking dish.
• Combine the eggs, green sauce, and jalapeno Peppers and spread over the cheese in the baking dish.
• Top with the remaining cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Cut into squares.

This is great with chips, but I usually eat it plain. It is great for a low-carb diet.

#2 Candied Jalapenos

Many years ago, someone shared this recipe with Jay. Of course you can buy these in the store, but it is so easy to make them and much less expensive. If you have never tried candied jalapenos, you are in for a treat!

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Ingredients:

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1 Jar of Pickled Jalapeno Peppers, Sliced
Sugar

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Directions:

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If you are using a new jar of jalapenos, pour the peppers and all of the juice into a bowl. Add a little less than 1/2 of the juice into the jar you are using and discard the rest of the juice. Add a few peppers into the jar (about an inch up the jar). Cover the peppers with sugar and shake to get the sugar to settle into the peppers. Add a little more sugar so that the layer covers the peppers well. Add another layer of peppers and then sugar, repeating the steps until the jar is full. Refrigerate for a week or two until all of the sugar is dissolved.

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Side Note:

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You can use these candied jalapenos to make a very easy appetizer. Put a block of cream cheese on a serving plate and top with candied jalapenos. Serve with a variety of crackers.

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#3 Elva’s Easy Jalapeno Jelly

A sweet lady from my church (Elva) shared this with me. I finally got to try it out this week.

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Ingredients

1 Pint of Jelly, flavor of your choosing
3 T. Vinegar
3 T. Chopped Jalapenos

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Directions:

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Melt the jelly in the microwave until it can be stirred smoothly. Add the vinegar and chopped jalapenos. Microwave for about 30 seconds longer and stir well. Pour into Mason jars. If you are going to use the jelly within the next few days, go ahead and refrigerate it. If not, or you want to give the jelly as gifts, make sure the lids are on tightly and put the jars in boiling water for 15 minutes or longer.

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Just a side note – Elva said that Apple, Peach, Raspberry, and Strawberry jelly taste delicious using this recipe. I used apple jelly. Serve it on toast, crackers, or even chicken.

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Update on Jalapeno Jelly

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I made the jelly using Apple Jelly and the recipe above, and it tasted wonderful. However, mine turned out a little more runny than Elva’s. I probably used too much liquid from the jalapenos. I tried it again using the following:

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I guess this would be Jalapeno Jam! I did not add the vinegar to this one, and it turned out very nice. You can see that there was a little extra mixture left over, so I poured it into the original jar. The entire process took me about 5 minutes!

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I made a quick little appetizer with a Ritz Cracker and cream cheese topped with the jalapeno jam. It was so good that I made a lunch out of it! LOL!

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#4 Jalapeno Poppers

I found this recipe on the Internet a while back, and it is delicious! This recipe uses breakfast sausage in the filling. See Rachel’s recipe below if you prefer bacon. You could make a combination of both of these to serve at parties.

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Click this link to go to the recipe.

#5 Jalapeno Popper Soup

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“Food, Folks, & Fun” posted this Jalapeno Popper Soup. Although it is not a so called appetizer, it is delicious! I tweaked it a little bit to fit our family. You can leave out any spices or garnishes you or your family do not want. To see the recipe and a lot more, go to her site here.

#6 Aunt Joy’s Jalapeno Appetizers

I have shared this recipe before, but it is definitely worth making the list again! This jalapeno appetizer is so refreshing; it is one of my favorites!

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Here is the link to Aunt Joy’s Jalapeno Appetizers.

#7 Rachel’s Stuffed Jalapenos

Rachel’s recipe for her Stuffed Jalapeno Appetizer was one of the recipes from our 12 Days of Christmas celebration at work. They are delicious!

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Ingredients:

1 Pound Jalapenos
1 Pkg. of Bacon, Cooked
1 Pkg. Cream Cheese

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Directions:

• Cut jalapenos in half longways and deseed.
• Chop bacon into small pieces and brown in skillet. Drain when done on a paper towel.
• In a mixer, mix cream cheese and bacon until combined.
• Fill jalapenos with mixture and bake at 400 degrees until cream cheese is golden brown and jalapenos are soft.

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#8 Homemade Roasted Salsa

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This is another recipe I have shared before, but when you are talking about jalapenos, I have to mention this one. These ingredients are fresh and roasted in the over before blending them together. It is so easy and fresh. Here is the link to this super easy homemade salsa.

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With all of the Super Bowl parties coming soon, use these 8 easy jalapeno appetizer recipes to liven up the party! Enjoy and please share your favorites in the comments below!

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Related Posts

If you haven’t seen February’s menu, here is a link to it.

I found a site that gives a little more insight into storing jalapenos, especially freezing them. She also gives a few recipes. Check out Good Cheap Eats here.

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Have a Grace & Joy-filled day!

Susan

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