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What do these crowd-pleasing recipes have in common? They all feature a crave-worthy pairing that spicy food lovers will find simply irresistible: jalapeños and cheese. These indulgent side dishes, appetizers, and entrees are sure to please everyone at your next big event or small family dinner. From gooey dips that pack a punch to spicy sandwiches and pastas, you’ll find a delicious new favorite in this collection of our best cheesy jalapeño recipes.
Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ciabatta bread makes a fantastic base for this grilled cheese sandwich with Colby-Monterey Jack and pickled jalapeños. Crushed tortilla chips in the filling adds unexpected crunch.
Jalapeno Popper Potato Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This jalapeno popper potato casserole is wonderfully cheesy and flavorful. Pickled jalapenos add both a little heat and a little tang.” —Sarah Brekke
Insanely Amazing Jalapeño Cheese Dip
SoupLovingNicole
Make this ooey gooey dip with just Parmesan, Cheddar, mayonnaise, jalapeños, and green chilies. For an over-the-top presentation, serve in a sourdough bread bowl.
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“With this jalapeno popper chicken casserole you will have all the flavors of a jalapeno popper but in a complete dish. Think bacon, cheese, jalapenos in a creamy, cheesy casserole—what’s not to love?” —Emily Neinhaus
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Flour tortillas are stuffed with a rich mixture of seasoned cream cheese, jalapeños, onions, and chicken, then baked in a green enchilada sauce and Monterey Jack cheese.
Spicy Jalapeño Cheese Pepper Potato Patties
This hash brown alternative is the perfect use for leftover mashed potatoes. Recipe creator Phoebe recommends serving with meatloaf for dinner or scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Spicy Jalapeño-Bacon Mac and Cheese
Meredith
Kick classic macaroni and cheese up a notch with this spicy, jalapeño-packed twist featuring extra-sharp Cheddar and Parmesan.
Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This jalapeno popper potato salad has the heat, the salty bacon, the cheese, and the creamy ranch-seasoned dressing that put jalapeno poppers top of mind. Bacon and potatoes roast at the same time, making prep easier.” —Nicole McLaughlin
Cheesy Jalapeño Dip
Recipe creator KimberlyClaire79 says this “creamy, spicy, gooey, crunchy, and so tasty” dip goes well with chips or spread on a bacon cheeseburger.
Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread
ReneePaj
Your trusty cast iron skillet gives this gluten-free cornbread a crispy brown crust, while Pepper Jack and jalapeños add spicy flavor.
Jalapeño Potatoes
If you like traditional scalloped potatoes, try this fun, colorful twist with jalapeño and pimiento peppers. “It’s best to use a waxy-type potato so they will keep their shape,” according to recipe creator France C.
Loaded Chili Cheese Hash Browns
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“These loaded chili cheese hash browns are the very best use for leftover chili, like a loaded baked potato, but with crunchy hash browns.” —Nicole McLaughlin
Baked Jalapeño Poppers
You need just four simple ingredients to make this oven-baked appetizer: jalapeños, cream cheese, Cheddar, and panko bread crumbs.
Jan’s Jalapeño Popper Pizza
“We love this recipe,” raves reviewer Linda McCaulley. “Great for something different other than your traditional pizza with tomato sauce! Who doesn’t love bacon, jalapeños and cheese?”
Bacon Jalapeño Popper Puffs
Chef John‘s bite-sized Cheddar and jalapeño puffs are paired with a simple dipping sauce made with cream cheese, creme fraîche or sour cream, green onions, and lime juice.
Southwestern Style Twice-Baked Potatoes
These twice-baked potatoes, stuffed with Cheddar cheese and jalapeños, are comfort food incarnate. Top with bacon bits and green onions.
Jalapeno Creamed Corn
Here’s a 5-ingredient side dish (made with cream cheese, butter, canned corn, Cheddar cheese, and jalapeños) that everyone at your table will love.
Jalapeño Popper Frittata
Celebrate brunch (a.k.a. the best time of the day) with this spicy, cheesy frittata that is super easy to make in a cast iron skillet.
Jalapeño Cheese Puffs
“Jalapeño wontons for those of us who love jalapeño poppers. These fried wontons are stuffed with cheese and peppers.” —Rebecca Swift
Jalapeño Popper Quesadillas
A decadent mix of cream cheese, Mexican cheese blend, and broiled jalapeños makes a fantastic filling for these easy quesadillas.
Chicken Enchilada Nachos
You can make this dish in less than half an hour, so it’s the ideal late-night snack. “Perfect amount of spiciness for my family of teens and adults,” according to reviewer AnneM.
Chile Cheese Triangle Toasts
Potato bread triangles are topped with a creamy mixture of mayonnaise, Mexican cheese, butter, and diced jalapeño peppers.
Instant Pot Sausage Queso
Use your Instant Pot to create this spicy restaurant-worthy dip with four (count ’em, four!) cups of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
Mississippi Sin
fabeveryday
Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next party? Your search ends with this spicy sour cream-Cheddar cheese dip served in a hollowed French bread loaf.
Amarillo Cheese Fries
Homemade French fries are topped with Cheddar, Monterey Jack, cooked bacon pieces, pickled jalapeños, and ranch dressing.
Taco Hand Pies
“These taco pies are easier to handle than those regular tacos you need two hands to keep the the shells from cracking and the fillings from falling out,” says recipe creator bd.weld, who suggests serving with picante sauce.
Jiffy Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread Muffins
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“My family, who doesn’t like anything new, loved this. There were no leftovers and several requests to make it again. A keeper.” —Rodney Southall
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