Yeast Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
These jalapeño poppers bring serious heat and serious flavor, with smoky spiced ground turkey and creamy goat cheese packed into blistered, tender pepper halves straight from a hot oven. The filling comes together in one skillet — garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric give the turkey a warm, layered depth that pairs beautifully with the tangy richness of softened goat cheese. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of yeast, so there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. That can be a genuine relief when you're craving something bold and snackable without the usual ingredient second-guessing. A squeeze of fresh lime and a scatter of cilantro at the end brighten the whole thing up and make them feel finished and restaurant-worthy. Serve them as an appetizer, a game-day spread centerpiece, or an easy weeknight bite — they disappear fast either way.
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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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