Brazil Nut Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
These jalapeño poppers bring serious heat and serious flavor, packing spiced ground turkey and creamy goat cheese into roasted jalapeño halves that blister and caramelize right in the oven. The filling comes together in one skillet — garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric give the turkey a warm, earthy depth that plays beautifully against the cool tang of softened goat cheese. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about sneaky additives hiding in a store-bought appetizer. Roasting at high heat does all the heavy lifting, coaxing the peppers into tender, lightly charred vessels while the filling turns golden on top. A squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro at the end brighten the whole thing up and make them look as good as they taste. These are the kind of crowd-pleasing bites that disappear fast, whether you're hosting a game day spread or just want something bold and satisfying on a weeknight.
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6 servings
For the poppers
- 12 large jalapeños (about 3–4 inches each)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the filling
- ½ lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Arrange the halved jalapeños cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the cut surfaces lightly with the 1 tbsp olive oil and set aside.
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