Low Carb Jalapeno Poppers

These low carb jalapeno poppers will be a welcome addition to make any occasion extra special! Get ready for the recipe requests when you serve these amazingly delicious, creamy, and spicy poppers!

These low carb jalapeno poppers will be one of the first to go at your next party or get together! They contain the perfect balance of creamy, cheesy, and spicy. I think everyone should have a go-to jalapeno popper recipe, and I hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

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Let’s talk about the delicious ingredients in these low carb jalapeno poppers!

We start with…jalapeno peppers. I used to think jalapenos were a hot pepper. But then I learned most of the heat is contained in the seeds and membranes. We’re a bit on the wimpy side, so I usually remove both the seeds and membranes. You’ll still get a nice spice level with removing both. The mixture we stuff our peppers with starts with cream cheese. It creates an amazing creamy texture for our filling. To the cream cheese we add some cooked and finely crumbled bacon. This gives our filling texture and adds a nice salty element. I used cheddar cheese for my poppers, but you can use any good melting cheese if you’d prefer. Our green onions bring flavor and texture to our filling. Then we add garlic powder, tamari, and pepper to complete our mixture.

How do you make these low carb jalapeno poppers?

This is a fun and easy recipe, but I do have some tips so yours turn out perfectly every time. First, line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up. Next, you’ll want to use similar sized jalapenos, so they take the same amount of time to bake. When handling your jalapenos, you’ll want to make sure you wear gloves. I recommend finely crumbling or dicing your bacon for the filling. When filling your jalapenos, just divide your mixture evenly between your jalapeno halves. If they are loaded full, that’s a good thing! Last, when baking, you’ll know your poppers are done when the jalapenos are soft, and the top is golden brown.

How can I adjust the heat in these jalapeno poppers?

As written, these poppers have a nice mild spice level. If you’d like to add more heat, you have a few options for achieving your perfect spice level. You can leave some of the membranes on your jalapenos and this will make them hotter. You can also add some of your favorite hot sauce to the filling or you can top your cooked poppers with some hot sauce. Another option to increase the heat is to serve your poppers with a side of hot salsa. If you’d like less heat, you can serve your poppers with some ranch or bleu cheese dressing. You can also top them with some sour cream to cool them off a bit.

Need some more fun and delicious keto appetizer recipes? Here you go!

Isaac’s Keto Hot Wings

Keto Bacon Cheddar Chive Cheese Ball

Baked Keto Zucchini Coins with Garlic Aioli

Low Carb Stuffed Celery

Helpful Hints:

*Always wear gloves when handling jalapeno peppers.

*If you’d like, you can substitute any good melting cheese for the filling.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large baking sheet
• Medium mixing bowl

Splash of Encouragement:

***I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me. Psalm 57:2***