Pork Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
These stuffed jalapeños bring serious heat and serious flavor, packing spiced ground turkey and creamy goat cheese into blistered, tender pepper halves straight from a hot oven. The filling comes together with cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric, giving the turkey a warm, aromatic depth that pairs beautifully with the tangy richness of softened goat cheese. Every ingredient here is naturally pork-free — no swaps needed, no label-checking required — so you can focus entirely on the cooking. Scallion greens folded into the filling add a fresh, mild bite, while optional cilantro and lime wedges at the end brighten the whole platter. Roasting at 425°F gets the edges of the jalapeños lightly blistered and the tops of the filling golden, which means incredible texture in every single bite. These are crowd-pleasing party food that just happens to work for anyone avoiding pork without sacrificing an ounce of indulgence.
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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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