Heart Healthy Jalapeño Poppers

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By Judy Capodanno
Updated 1/27/2026
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic

Enjoy creamy, cheesy and spicy goodness in every mouthful of these healthy stuffed jalapeños poppers. Our healthy stuffed jalapeno recipe makes an easy, low sodium party-size snack platter in 30 minutes. Feel free to indulge even if you are following a heart healthy diet because two stuffed jalapeno have only 53 calories and a low 100mg of sodium. Healthy poppers are a fun food for a good time!

A crowd-pleasing healthy appetizer, these low fat jalapeno poppers travels easily to tailgate parties and picnics. Serves 12.

Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
12
Calories
53

Why You’ll Love These Healthy Jalapeño Poppers

Craving a spicy and low fat recipe or a quick and easy heart-healthy snack? Look no further than this heart-healthy recipe for stuffed jalapeño poppers. We stuff jalapenos with two types reduced fat cheease to make this a low-fat, low calorie and low cholesterol recipe. You can sprinkle low sodium turkey bacon over the melted cheese for crunchy jalapeno poppers.

Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying game snacks, or simply looking for a heart healthy snack, this healthier stuffed jalapeno recipe will satisfy your cravings without compromising your healthy diet.

Make healthier jalapeno poppers with this low fat recipe for a quick and easy heart-healthy snack. Put a nutritious twist on heart-healthy jalapeño poppers by stuffing them with the low fat cheeses recommended in this recipe. Each pepper is generously stuffed with two low calorie cheeses. 

Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a game day, or simply looking for a heart healthy snack, this easy jalapeno recipe will satisfy your cravings without compromising your healthy diet.

Jalapeño Peppers are easy to cut but you do need to use caution. Be sure to wear gloves when handling jalapeño peppers and avoid touching your eyes. If you do accidentally touch your eyes, you’ll need to rinse them out immediately. 

With those tips in mind, here's a simple guide on how to cut jalapeño peppers:

  • Wash the jalapeños: Rinse them under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Slice in half lengthwise: Cut the jalapeño in half lengthwise, using a sharp knife.
  • Remove the seeds: The seeds and membrane are the parts that contain the most heat. Use a spoon or your fingers to carefully remove them. If you prefer a spicier jalapeño, leave some of the seeds in.
  • Dice or slice: Once the seeds are removed, you can dice the jalapeño into small pieces or slice them into thin strips
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 12 servings

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with foil.

  2. Step 2

    On a flat surface, slice the jalapeños lengthwise (wear rubber gloves). With a small spoon, scrape out the seeds and ribs from each jalapeño and discard. Set jalapeño halves aside.

  3. Step 3

    In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, half the cheddar cheese, the onion and the cilantro. Stir to combine. Season the mixture with the salt, black pepper and cumin. Stir to combine.

  4. Step 4

    With a spoon, fill the peppers with the cream cheese filling. Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining half of the cheddar cheese. If desired, lightly sprinkle each jalapeño with bacon crumbles.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 8 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned and the peppers are softened. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
2 jalapeño halves

53
Calories
3
g
Fat
11
mg
Cholesterol
107
mg
Sodium
3
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
0
g
Fiber
3
g
Protein

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