Tree Nut Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Total time42 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time22 min

Tree 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 blistered, tender pepper halves straight from a 425°F oven. The filling comes together with 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 the heavy lifting here — its tangy creaminess binds the turkey mixture and melts into a golden, slightly crispy top as it roasts. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this recipe is naturally in the clear: every ingredient from the scallion greens to the garlic to the lime wedges is straightforward and free of the hidden nut-based fillers or coatings that can sneak into stuffed appetizers. A squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro at the end brighten everything up and make the platter look as good as it tastes. These are the kind of poppers that disappear fast, so consider doubling the batch before your guests even arrive.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the poppers

12 large jalapeños (about 3–4 inches each)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
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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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