Carrageenan Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
These jalapeño poppers bring serious heat and serious flavor — spiced ground turkey meets creamy goat cheese inside blistered, tender jalapeño halves for a bite that's bold, satisfying, and genuinely hard to stop eating. The filling comes together with cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric, giving the turkey a warm, layered depth that pairs beautifully with the tangy richness of softened goat cheese. Carrageenan is a common additive in processed dairy products and pre-seasoned meats, but this recipe sidesteps all of that by using whole, straightforward ingredients — fresh goat cheese, ground turkey, and spices you measure yourself. No packaged shortcuts means you stay in full control of what goes into every single bite. A hot oven does the heavy lifting, roasting the peppers until they blister at the edges and the filling turns golden on top in under 20 minutes. Finish with a scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, and you've got an appetizer that looks impressive but comes together with very little fuss.
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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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