Description
This Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bread is a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that combines all the flavors of jalapeño poppers in an easy-to-share bread. Creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and a hint of garlic are spread over a crusty French loaf and baked to bubbly perfection. This cheesy bread is perfect for parties, game days, or any casual gathering.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 jalapeños, 1 sliced and 1 diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, mayonnaise, garlic, and salt. Mix well.
- Assemble: Spread the cheese mixture evenly over both halves of the French bread. Top with sliced jalapeños.
- Bake: Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned. If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes to further brown the cheese.
- Serve: Let the bread rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños before dicing and slicing.
- You can use a different type of bread, such as sourdough or Italian bread.
- This cheese bread can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
