Walnut Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
These jalapeño poppers bring serious heat and serious flavor — smoky, spiced ground turkey blended with creamy goat cheese and tucked into blistered jalapeño halves straight from a 425°F oven. The filling gets its depth from cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric, while the tangy goat cheese binds everything together into something rich and satisfying. Scallion greens add a fresh bite, and a squeeze of lime at the end cuts right through the richness. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of the usual party-food pitfalls — no nut-based cream cheese blends or walnut-studded toppings hiding in the mix. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can bring these to a gathering without second-guessing the label on a single thing. They roast up golden and slightly blistered in under 20 minutes, making them as practical as they are impressive. Finish with a scatter of fresh cilantro and you've got an appetizer that looks like you tried a lot harder than you actually 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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