Ground Turkey Stuffed Jalapeños

Ground Turkey Stuffed Jalapeños

Ground turkey stuffed jalapeños are a cheesy, flavorful appetizer with just the right amount of heat. Jalapeños are filled with a spiced turkey and cream cheese mixture, topped with melted cheese, and baked until golden. Perfect for game day, parties, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing dish.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Ground Turkey Stuffed Jalapeños

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings jalapeños

Calories 142kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons For accurate measuring of ingredients.
mixing bowls For mixing the filling so everything combines evenly.
Knife For slicing jalapeños.
baking sheet For baking the jalapeños.

Ingredients

16 whole jalapeños sliced lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
12 oz. shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
1 tbsp. chile powder
1-1/2 tsps. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. table salt
1/4 tsp. oregano leaves or ground oregano
1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
1 lb. ground turkey (93/7)

Instructions

Prepare the jalapeños while wearing gloves, then set them aside.
16 whole jalapeños
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayo, half (6 oz.) of the Mexican cheese, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, cayenne, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Use a hand mixer to blend until smooth.
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 12 oz. shredded Mexican cheese blend, 1 tbsp. chile powder, 1-1/2 tsps. red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp. table salt, 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves, 1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until fully cooked and crumbled. Stir into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
1 lb. ground turkey (93/7)
Fill each jalapeño slice with a scoop of the cream cheese-turkey mixture, mounding slightly. Top with the remaining cheese.
Arrange the stuffed jalapeños on a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Bake for 25 minutes in the top third of the oven, or until the cheese is golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. For a more blistered look, put them under the broiler for a couple of minutes.

Notes

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