Jalapenos Recipes

Kick your cooking up a notch with these creative recipes with jalapenos. The things to do with jalapenos are practically limitless: Fry them, pickle them, but—no matter what—you’ll enjoy them.

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    Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad

    I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it's a good thing I made buckets of it, because I couldn't stop eating it! This chilled creamy salad combines all the best flavors of jalapeno poppers with the delicate sweetness of fresh corn. —Amanda Miller, Hutchinson, Kansas

    Air-Fryer Pepper Poppers

    These creamy stuffed jalapenos have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always...


    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

    I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...


    Taco Chicken Wraps

    The flavorful filling in these wraps has a definite kick, but you can adjust the chiles and peppers to suit...


    Jalapeno Chicken Enchiladas

    These creamy enchiladas are likely to be as popular at your house as they are at mine. I have many...

    Spicy Pork Chili Verde

    My pork chili is brimming with poblano and sweet red peppers for a hearty kick. Serve it with sour cream,...


    Jalapeno Poppers with Lime Cilantro Dip

    Crispy and crunchy with a creamy filling, these little pepper bites always earn rave reviews. They're fit for any event,...


    Jalapeno Popper Corn Cupcakes

    Cream cheese frosting may seem like an unlikely partner for a jalapeno and cornmeal cupcake, but we guarantee the treats...


    Creamy Jalapeno Popper Dip

    This recipe will remind you of a jalapeno popper without all the mess. If my husband had his way, he...


    Easy Strawberry Salsa

    My salsa is sweet and colorful, with just a little bite from jalapeno peppers. I love to use fresh strawberries...


    Confetti Cornbread

    My grandmother Virginia always served Southwest cornbread. To honor her, I created a recipe that cuts down on the chopping...


    Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

    My family relishes this jelly served with meat or spread on crackers with cream cheese. It's in hot demand as...


    Pork Chile Verde

    Pork slowly stews with jalapenos, onion, green enchilada sauce and spices in this flavor-packed Mexican dish. It's wonderful on its...

    Spicy Chunky Salsa

    Vinegar adds a refreshing tang to this sweet tomato salsa. It's wonderful as is, but for more heat, leave in...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Texas Tabbouleh

    I used to live in Texas. When I moved away, I missed those classic Tex-Mex flavors that were always such...


    Jalapeno Spinach Dip

    Everyone loves spinach dip, and this version is as easy as it is delicious. Just mix the ingredients together in...


    Spicy Chicken Chili

    My recipe was inspired by me being on a low-calorie, low-fat, high fiber diet. I entered it in a chili...


    Huevos Diablos

    You'll think these eggs really do have a bit of devil's heat in them. For a milder version, remove the...


    Traditional Salsa

    Why buy bottled salsa when you can make a more flavorful variety at home with not a lot of effort?...



    Blueberry Salsa

    This is a fruity and refreshing twist on salsa. Guests commonly line up to try it at parties, and they...

    Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread Poppers

    These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they're served. We love them on game day, but they'd...


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    Jalapeno Cornbread Filled with Blueberry Quick Jam

    Fresh jalapenos and blueberry quick jam make the perfect blend of sweet and spicy in this special cornbread. Once you...


    Pressure-Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili

    My sister shared this chili recipe with me. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much...


    Jalapeno Popper Pocket

    For a fresh take on fried jalapeno poppers, we stuff chicken, cheeses and jalapenos inside puff pastry, then bake it....


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    Mummy Poppers

    I wrapped these spicy jalapeno poppers in puff pastry like a mummy. You can tame the heat by adjusting the...


    Mexican Coleslaw

    Mexican coleslaw captures everything you love about classic coleslaw, with a sweet and spicy twist. It’s perfect as a side...