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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.
Sylvia Ellie says
I’m going to love this jalapeno bread. Just might make it as an appetizer for our family Christmas Eve get together. I like the pickled jalapeno, but I might try with fresh ones my husband is always bringing me from the flea market every Sunday.
whartonfarms says
Girl, you made my mouth water with this…Now, I am Soooo hungry 🙂
plan on making this today
Thank You!
tena brown says
I made this, OMG too much jalapenos, next time I WILL cut them to 1/4 cup. Hopefully this will work for our taste buds. This should cut the HEAT.
Steph says
Made this the other night-it was delicious! Used homeade pickled peppers. Next time might add bacon….
Audra | The Baker Chick says
So many things I love happening in this bread. Absolutely love it!
martha.anne (@themarthaanne) says
Oh my… this looks yummy! I think my belly would thank me if I made this one 🙂
katie says
Oh this is drool worthy bread… looks and sounds sooo good!
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
get out – this looks so good! I want to come live with you!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Good gravy woman!!!! This is the most amazing bread…totally worth being eyeballed and in tears!!! YUM!!!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
Holy heck, yes. Cheese. Spicy. Bready. YES!
Sandy says
This looks so good. I love jalapeños, but canned green chiles would probably work for those that can’t take the heat.
Karly says
Great idea! I love green chiles!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
MY boyfriend would love this. I on the other hand cannot handle any spice at all 🙁 I would join you sobbing! Ha I’ll take this mince the jalapeno and add some parmesan! More cheese please!
Karly says
More cheese please is my motto. 🙂
Summer @ Mallow and Co says
Oh my gosh. This looks like heaven. On a plate. I saw this on pinterest and totally forgot everything I was doing and immediately clicked through. Definitely saving this one!
Julie @ Table for Two says
Wowza, this is absolutely crazy good looking!!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
We love all things spicy in my house…this looks amazing!