Xanthan Gum 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 hot oven. The filling comes together with cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric, giving every bite a warm, smoky depth that feels way more exciting than your average party appetizer. Goat cheese melts into the turkey beautifully, creating a rich, tangy filling that holds its shape without needing any binders or stabilizers — which makes this naturally free of thickeners that sneak into so many processed or packaged foods. Fresh scallion greens add a little brightness, and a squeeze of lime at the end cuts right through the richness. Roasting at 425°F gets the edges lightly blistered and the tops golden, so the texture is spot-on without any fuss. Whether you're serving these as a game-day snack or a bold weeknight starter, they disappear fast — so consider doubling the batch.
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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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