Buffalo Wing Poppers (Printable)

Jalapeño peppers stuffed with spicy chicken, creamy blue cheese, and buffalo sauce, baked until bubbly. Ideal for gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Peppers

01 - 8 large jalapeño peppers

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
03 - 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
04 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled (for garnish)
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Wear gloves for safety when handling hot peppers.
03 - In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, blue cheese, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
04 - Fill each jalapeño half generously with the chicken mixture, packing lightly to ensure peppers hold their shape.
05 - Arrange stuffed jalapeños cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each popper.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, until peppers are tender and filling is bubbling and golden.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle extra buffalo sauce over the poppers and sprinkle with additional blue cheese and chives or green onions. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tangy buffalo sauce and creamy blue cheese creates that perfect bar food flavor you crave
  • These poppers disappear faster than you can say touchdown, making you the hero of any gathering
02 -
  • Wear gloves when handling jalapeños or you will regret it hours later when you touch your face
  • Let the filling come to room temperature before stuffing so it fills the peppers more easily
03 -
  • Soak seeded peppers in cold water for 30 minutes if you want to tame the heat for sensitive guests
  • Cooked bacon bits folded into the filling take these completely over the top
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