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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    Baked Oysters

    Try this award-winning recipe for breaded and baked oysters with zesty jalapeño mayo. Perfect for entertaining or as an appetizer!


    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 Bratwurst Supper

    With a zesty sauce and shredded Gouda cheese melted over the top, this tasty bratwurst dish comes together quickly in...


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    Jalapeno Popper Spread

    I've been told by fellow partygoers that this recipe tastes exactly like a jalapeno popper. I like that it can...


    Spicy Chunky Salsa

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


    Spicy Coleslaw

    This crowd-pleasing spicy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for your next backyard barbecue. It’s crunchy and flavorful, and the...


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    Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

    Bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are a big hit at any gathering, so be sure to make lots. The caramelized sugar coating...


    Poblano Pesto

    "You can omit the jalapeno for an additional poblano to bring the heat level down a bit." Pair this spicy...

    Quick Jalapeno Hush Puppies

    The crunchy exterior of these southern-style snacks is a nice contrast to the moist cornbread. Jalapeno peppers and hot sauce...


    Jalapeno-Pear Chutney

    With tongue-tingling peppers, pears, tomatoes and more, this versatile chutney is a mouthful of flavor. Serve it alongside your favorite...


    Mini Chicken Empanadas

    Refrigerated pie crust makes quick work of assembling these bite-sized appetizers loaded with chicken and cheese. I've made them several...


    Summertime Spaghetti Sauce

    My husband and I look forward to this flavorful sauce when our tomatoes become so abundant and we need to...


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    Homemade Mexican Salsa

    If you like salsa from a jar, wait till you try this homemade Mexican salsa recipe! It's really easy to...


    Raspberry-Onion Jalapeno Chutney

    Sweet raspberries and spicy jalapenos come together to create a chutney that tastes terrific on top of cream cheese or...


    Caribbean Crabmeat Salad

    This tart, sweet salad adds a delightful blend of colors and flavors to any table. —Patrisha Thompson,
    Sterling, Colorado


    Rainbow Pepper Medley

    “This colorful, crunchy salad is a delicious way to use your summer harvest of peppers. It’s handy because it is...


    Peppered Tuna Kabobs

    When we barbecue, we like to wow our guests, so dogs and burgers are out! We make tuna skewers topped...

    Pickled Pepper Relish

    Here's an eye-catching medley that's an instant flavor booster. “I love it on barbecued beef sandwiches, or added to coleslaw...


    Three-Pepper Chutney

    This sweet chutney is as tasty on pork, beef and poultry as it is on grilled hot dogs and hamburgers....


    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...


    Spicy Peach-Glazed Grilled Chicken

    Simple chicken on the grill can’t compare with this wake-up-the-taste-buds version. It has just the right mix of spicy and...


    Grilled Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos

    We make these several times throughout the summer and everyone loves them. With ooey-gooey cheese and salty bacon, these jalapenos...


    Loaded Mexican Pizza

    My husband is a picky eater, but this healthful Mexican-style pizza has such amazing flavor that he actually looks forward...

    Crab-Stuffed Jalapenos

    “This is always a hit when my husband and I bring them to parties. They're especially great for sporting events...


    Blueberry Salsa

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


    Six-Pepper Chicken

    Colorful peppers star in this hearty stir-fry from Betty Elliott of Goldonna, Louisiana. “I'm single, and I work very long...


    Chicken Little Sliders

    Fruity salsa dresses up these juicy chicken patties, that are perfect for feeding a crowd. The fun name reminds kids...


    Mild Salsa Recipe for Canning

    This mild salsa recipe for canning helps keep summer goodness stocked in the pantry year-round.


    Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas

    Jalapeno poppers stuffed inside quesadillas are a simple and fast solution when you’re too busy to cook. If you like...