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This jalapeno bread recipe is loaded with cream cheese and peppers for an easy appetizer or snack that’s perfect for game day!
I’ve had a jar of pickled jalapenos in my pantry for a couple of months now and every time I open the door, there they are, eyeballing me.
I hate being eyeballed by peppers.
So, I finally decided to do something about it. Something violent and dangerous and kinda mean.
I chopped those jalapenos up, I added them to some cream cheese, and I spread it all on some bread.
By the way, guys, cream cheese runs through my veins. I mean, it must. I don’t bleed blood. I bleed cheese. Fact.
Back to the bread, I topped it with some cheddar. See above regarding cheese and the fact that it’s my life source.
So, that’s the story of how my 12 year old son found me curled up under the dining room table sobbing uncontrollably because my mouth was on fire.
Oh, jalapenos. You showed me.
Notes: As I said above, I like cheese. I’ve used a full 16 ounces of cream cheese here, but you could totally get away with reducing that amount. It won’t be as decadent, creamy, or cheesy, but it’ll work.
Jalapeno Popper Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sweet Italian bread sliced in half lengthwise
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 3/4 cups diced pickled jalapeno slices
- 1 cup sharp cheddar freshly grated
- Extra jalapeno slices for topping as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, add the cream cheese and diced jalapenos. Stir over low heat until cream cheese has melted and the jalapenos are all combined in the cheese.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cut side of the bread. Top with cheddar cheese. Add extra jalapeno slices as desired.
- Bake uncovered for 8 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and slice.
Yvearl says
Whoa! What’s not to love??? Can’t wait to try this!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
You’re trying to kill me with my own drool, aren’t you? Because oh my god woman, I just had to go get a towel. LOVE this!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
My husband loves all things jalapeno popper! He would love this!
Joanne says
The.Boy HATES spicy food but for some reason LOVES jalapeno poppers. He is going to adore this bread!
Mimi @ Culinary Couture says
I loove cream cheese too! Jalapenos–not so much! Have you ever tried Jalapeno Popper chips by HERR’s? They’re AMAZING. It’s like cheese doodles with an additional jalapeno punch!
Karly says
Never tried those! I’ll be on the lookout now. 🙂
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
this is everything Kevin loves and more. Oh and me too. I LOVE jalapeno poppers! I recently found a jalapeno popper DIP that I need to make. I want all of this carby wonder right now. So much better than my salad for lunch. 🙁
Karly says
Make the dip! I love that stuff. Easy and fabulous!
carrian says
I have never had a jalapeno popper. Apparently I’m missing out!
Karly says
Whaaaa?! Yes, you are! Cheesy, spicy, deep fried goodness! 🙂
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
You showed those peppers who’s boss. can I have a loaf. Or 2?
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Yes, please! This sounds awesome!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
My 13 year old would absolutely love this! He is the one in the house who does the hot foods!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
YUM!!! I can tell just by looking at these photos, the tears are totally worth it!
Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Suc says
Eye-balling jalapeños? How rude! I just tried a jar of “tamed” jalapeños; the same taste, minus some of the heat.
Karly says
Those are the kind of jalapenos I need! Love them, but I can only handle so much before I’m in tears.
Sallie says
Sometimes I read your recipes and posts, and that little thing on Pinterest about seeing someone else on a blog and knowing you are totally kindred spirits (or could be crazy bffs) applies. I love cream cheese!
Ashley_M says
That looks fantastic! Must try this.
Cookbook Queen says
So, this is basically like jalapeno poppers layered on warm, delicious, carby bread?
I’m sold!! Give me twelve, please.