Pistachio Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
These jalapeño poppers bring serious heat and serious flavor, packing spiced ground turkey and creamy goat cheese into blistered, tender pepper halves straight from a 425°F oven. The filling comes together with garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of turmeric, giving every bite a warm, layered depth that goes way beyond your average party snack. Goat cheese does something magical here — its tangy creaminess binds the turkey crumbles into a rich, cohesive filling that holds its shape and gets just golden on top during roasting. Fresh scallion greens folded into the mix add a mild bite that keeps things bright against all that smoky spice. A scatter of cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end pull the whole platter together with a fresh, citrusy finish. These are naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about what's hiding in a store-bought appetizer. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just want a bold, satisfying bite on a weeknight, these poppers deliver every single time.
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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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