Easy Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeno poppers on a white plate, with a small bowl of dip.

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Easy Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

These vegan jalapeño poppers are all about easy, cheesy, spicy goodness with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for game day, cozy nights in, or anytime you’re craving a kick, they’re baked to crispy perfection with a creamy, plant-based filling. Bonus: they’re so simple to make, you’ll be serving up these poppers in no time!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Side

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings of 2 poppers

Calories: 258kcal

Author: Michelle Cehn

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Cutting Board
Baking Sheet

Ingredients

12 jalapeño peppers
1 8-ounce tub vegan cream cheese we use Tofutti
1 8-ounce package vegan pepperjack or cheddar cheese we use Follow Your Heart
1 teaspoon oregano fresh or dried
¼ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
With a sharp knife, halve and de-seed each jalapeño and place them in a baking dish.
Mix the cream cheese, cheese shreds, and oregano together until well combined.
Scoop a dollop of the cheese mixture into the hollow of each jalapeño pepper to fill half-way.
Sprinkle generously with breadcrumbs, and bake for 25 minutes.
To brown the top, you can then broil for another minute.

Notes

Safety Tip: If you have rubber gloves, throw those babies on before handling the raw jalapeño peppers as protection from the volatile oils! This is especially important if you wear contact lenses. If not, just be careful not to touch the seeds, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and don't touch your eyes for the next 24 hours.
These vegan jalapeño poppers can be baked or grilled—we've done both! Baking them enables you to whip these up for a vegan Super Bowl party appetizer, while tossing them on the grill makes them a perfect addition to any summer BBQ. Throwing a pool party? Pull out the barbecue for these gorgeous poolside snacks.
Simple Storage: Our jalapeño poppers recipe can easily be made ahead of time (Woo! Easy party prep!) and stored in the fridge for 3-5 days. On the day that you want to make the poppers, simply take them out of the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature while the oven is heating up. Bake as usual.
Freezing: Simply freeze any leftovers in an airtight, freezer safe container (or bag) for up to five months. Take the peppers out the night before you plan to reheat them.

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