MSG Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
These stuffed jalapeños hit every note you want from a party appetizer — spicy, creamy, savory, and just a little smoky. The filling combines seasoned ground turkey with softened goat cheese, scallion greens, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric, so every bite is layered with real, whole-ingredient flavor. Because everything is made from scratch with simple pantry spices, there's no need to reach for seasoning packets or processed shortcuts that often sneak in unwanted additives. The goat cheese melts into the turkey as it roasts, creating a rich, tangy filling that holds beautifully inside each blistered jalapeño half. A high oven at 425°F does the heavy lifting, giving you tender peppers with lightly golden tops in under 20 minutes. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime and you've got a crowd-pleasing bite that tastes like it took way more effort than it did.
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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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