Jalapeno Popper Garlic Bread is creamy, spicy, and cheesy. The perfect party appetizer!
Growing up, Jalapeno Poppers were my favorite junk food. I could never decide between the cream cheese version and the cheddar version. How about both? This recipe is inspired by my Jalepno Poppper Cream Cheese Sandwich and Baked Jalapeno Poppers recipes. Here’s a childhood favorite that’s turned up a notch… the perfect holiday appetizer. Prepare the cheese mixture, spread onto the sliced loaf bread, and bake. It’s that simple.
Can I make Jalapeno Popper Garlic Bread healthier?
Somewhat. You can use Neufchatel cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese.
Use low-fat milk instead of whole milk.
Use reduced-fat cheese instead of regular Mexican blend.
Can I make Jalapeno Popper Bread gluten-free?
Yes. Simply use a gluten-free French/Italian loaf instead of a regular loaf.
Jalapeno Popper Garlic Bread is:
Scrumptious
Creamy
Cheesy
Delicious
Party Favorite
Spicy
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free option (use GF French bread)
How to make Jalapeno Popper Garlic Bread recipe step by step?
Prep
1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cheese mixture – cream cheese, milk, garlic, jalapeno, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and Mexican cheese blend.
2. Mix well until well combined. Add a touch of more milk if needed.
Assemble
1. Take a loaf of French bread. Remove some of the insides of the loaf.
2. Brush with the garlic butter mixture.
3. Generously spread the cheese mixture all over the bread loaf.
4. Top with shredded Mexican cheese blend.
5. Slice a jalapeno.
6. Top with sliced jalapeno.
7. Top with some more Mexican cheese blend.
8. Place in the oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
9. Once out of the oven.
10. Top with chives. Slice and serve.
Enjoy!
More Holiday Appetizers!
- Burrata Caprese Crostini
- Sun-dried Tomato Ricotta Crostini
- Mexican Stuffed Mushrooms
- Masala Corn Toastie
- 5 Layer Mexican Dip
- Vegetarian Indian Nachos
Jalapeno Popper Garlic Bread
Vegetarian, Gluten-Free optionEquipment
Ingredients
for the cheese mixture
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 4 tbsp milk
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 jalapeno, chopped
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
for the garlic butter mixture
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- touch of salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
for assemble
- 1 French loaf, sliced in half
- brush with garlic butter mixture
- spread the cheese mixture
- top with sliced jalapeno
- top with more Mexican cheese blend
- garnish with chopped chives
Instructions
Prep
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cheese mixture - cream cheese, milk, garlic, jalapeno, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and Mexican cheese blend.
- Mix well until well combined. Add a touch of more milk if needed.
Assemble
- Take a loaf of French bread. Remove some of the insides of the loaf.
- Brush with the garlic butter mixture.
- Generously spread the cheese mixture all over the bread loaf.
- Top with shredded Mexican cheese blend.
- Slice a jalapeno.
- Top with sliced jalapeno.
- Top with some more Mexican cheese blend.
- Place in the oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Once out of the oven.
- Top with chives. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
Delicious and so easy to make 😀
Made this for superbowl and it was a hit!
Very easy to make and super flavorful! Will continue to make for years to come!! Great appetizer dish!
Jalapeno Popper Garlic Bread was a huge hit with friends as an appetizer