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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    January 25, 2014

    Jalapeno Cheddar Bites

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    Flavorful Jalapeno Cheddar Bites, made with diced jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese, then rolled in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and baked.

    Jalapeno Cheddar Bites

    Flavorful Jalapeno Cheddar Bites, made with diced jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese, then rolled in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and baked.

     

    Welcome to Day #6 of Appetizer Week, a multi-blogger event co-hosted by Kim of Cravings of a Lunatic and Kristen from Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker.  Whether you are a Broncos fan or a Seahawks fan , we wanted to make sure you had plenty of ideas for your game day spread.  Each day we will be dishing up a different set of appetizers. We hope you enjoy this fabulous group of recipes.

    Tune in each day starting with Monday, January 20 and ending on Saturday, January 25. Today is our final day of #AppetizerWeek.  We hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have!  Should we make it an annual event?   I think so!

    If you've been here before you probably already know I love jalapenos and cheese.  I mean LOVE them!  I'm also having fun making things bite size (wait until you see what I post on Monday!).  For the most part mini appetizers are easier to put together, cook quicker, and I don't know how but are just tastier!

    I've made jalapeno poppers before but my husband and I disagree on which filling for them is better.  I like cream cheese, he likes cheddar cheese.  With these Jalapeno Cheddar Bites I used both!  Mixed together with diced jalapeno and coated with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, these jalapeno bites are sure to be a hit at your next party! I know because I ate a whole dinner plateful. At once.  Not that I recommend that 🙂

    Read on after the Jalapeno Cheddar Bites recipe to see all the other appetizer recipes shared today.

    Looking for more recipes using jalapeno peppers? Check these out:

    Mexican Chorizo Jalapeno Popper Dip 

    Bacon Jalapeno Bloody Mary

    Bacon Jalapeno Crustless Quiche 

    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 

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    Photo of a full plate of Jalapeno Cheddar Bites on a dark orange plate
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    4.37 from 22 votes

    Jalapeno Cheddar Bites

    Crispy bite size jalapeno cheddar bites will be a hit at your next party!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: baked jalapeno cheese balls, jalapeno popper bites
    Servings: 45
    Calories: 47kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese ,softened
    • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese ,shredded and lightly crumbled with your hands
    • ½ cup finely diced seeded jalapenos
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet ( or two smaller ones) with parchment paper.
    • Slice jalapenos in half length-wise and remove seeds (wear gloves if you have even the tiniest cut on your hand or are sensitive). Chop the jalapeno's fine.
    • In a large bowl combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos and egg, mix well.
    • In a separate shallow bowl combine panko breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, mixing well.
    • Roll mixture into 1 inch balls, then roll each ball in the breadcrumbs. Place on lined baking sheets, one inch apart.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, carefully turn (TIP: let them cool for a minute or two before you turn them!) and bake for 3-7 minutes more, or until both sides are lightly browned. WATCH CAREFULLY!
    • Remove from the oven and cool for a minute or two before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 19mg | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.2mg

    Visit all the other Appetizer Week participants for more dishes for the Big Game:

    • Farewell to Appetizer Week by Cravings of a Lunatic
    • Farewell to Appetizer Week by Kiss My Smoke
    • Kickin' Meatballs by Yours and Mine Are Ours
    • Vegan Creamy Spinach Dip by Je Suis Alimentageuse
    • Salsa Cheesecake by Organized Island
    • Parmesan and Dill Snack Crackers by From Gate to Plate
    • Game Day Guacamole by Flavor Mosaic
    • Buffalo Spiced Popcorn by Wonky Wonderful
    • Smoked Salmon Bites by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
    • Queso Stuffed Padron Peppers over Romesco by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
    • Hoisin Beef and Scallion Rolls by Karen's Kitchen Stories
    • Smoked Salmon Potato Stacks by Food Lust People Love
    • Party Pinwheels by My Catholic Kitchen
    • Parmesan Asparagus Phylo Spears by Makobi Scribe
    • Black Bean Hummus by Home Cooking Memories
    • Mini Beef Wellingtons by Clarks Condensed
    • PB & J Wings by Cooking In Stilettos
    • Creamy Cilantro Lime Dip by Mom's Test Kitchen
    • Rosemary and Sea Salt Roasted Almonds by Try Anything Once Culinary

    Today's giveaway is absolutely amazing. It is a huge cookbook giveaway, one winner takes ALL. We would like to thank Healthy Slow Cooking, Scarletta Bakes, Quarry Spoon and Fair Winds Press. We appreciate all our sponsors and folks who helped put together this fabulous giveaway. This giveaway is now closed. 

    Appetizer Week Cookbook Giveaway Collage #1

    Vegan Slow Cooking for Two or Just For You by Kathy Hester

    The Great Vegan Bean Book by Kathy Hester

    The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester

    The New Southwest: Classic Flavors with a Modern Twist by Meagan Micozzi

    Easy as Pie Pops: Small on Size and Huge on Flavor and Fun by Andrea Smetona

    Stuffed The Ultimate Comfort Food Cookbook: Taking Your Favorite Foods and Stuffing Them to Make New, Different and Delicious Meals by Dan Whalen

    Baking by Hand: Make the Best Artisanal Breads and Pastries Better Without a Mixer by Andy King

    Bake and Destroy: Good Food for Bad Vegans by Natalie Slater

    Stealth Health Lunches Kids Love: Irresistible and Nutritious Gluten-Free Sandwiches, Wraps and Other Easy Eats by Tracy Griffith

    Scoop Adventures: The Best Ice Cream of the 50 States: Make the Real Recipes from the Greatest Ice Cream Parlors in the Country by Lindsay Clendaniel

    Gluten-Free 101: The Essential Beginner's Guide to Easy Gluten-Free Cooking by Carol Fenster

    Vegan Food Gifts by Joni Marie Newman

    Whole Grain Vegan Baking by Celine Steen

    Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats From Around the World by Allyson Kramer

    The Flavorful Kitchen Cookbook by Molly Krause

    500 Paleo Recipes by Dana Carpenter

    Paleo Sweets and Treats by Heather Connell

    Fire in my Belly by Kevin Gillespie

    Latin American Street Food by Sandra Gutierrez

    Eat your Vegetables by Joe Yonan

    Cooking Slow by Andy Schloss

    Appetizer Week Cookbook Giveaway Collage #2

    ***Disclaimer: This giveaway is being provided by sponsors. #AppetizerWeek bloggers have not received product or been compensated as a part of this giveaway.***

    GIVEAWAY CLOSED 

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    1. Pattiemelt says

      April 27, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like a great nom! btw, the plural of jalapeno is jalapenos, the word "jalapeno's" means "of or belonging to jalapeno".

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 27, 2014 at 3:01 pm

        You are right, I fixed it, thanks!

        Reply
    2. Heidi says

      February 01, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Gooseberry cookbooks!

      Reply
    3. amanda says

      February 01, 2014 at 10:28 pm

      would LOVE this!

      Reply
    4. theresa krier says

      February 01, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      my all time favorite is a recipe cookbook compiled by church ladies that were friends of my moms or the betty crocker cookbook. thanks what a great giveaway, i love cookbooks!

      Reply
    5. Marlys says

      February 01, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Your recipe looks wonderful.. My favorite cookbook are church ones.. I feel those recipes are tried and true.

      Reply
    6. Kim Beauleu says

      January 31, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      These look absolutely amazing. I dig recipes like this, and my guys go nuts for stuff like this. Thanks so much for joining us this week. xx

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 31, 2014 at 11:34 pm

        Thanks Kim! They are good, and a bit less time consuming than making regular jalapeño poppers 🙂

        Reply
    7. Rita Martin says

      January 26, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child.

      Reply
    8. Franky says

      January 25, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Joy of Cooking!

      Reply
    9. Kristy says

      January 25, 2014 at 8:17 am

      I hardly have any cookbooks so hopefully this will change that 🙂

      Reply

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