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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    Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette

    We’ve all been there. It’s 7 p.m. and you’re at home with a sudden craving for Chipotle. You don’t feel like going all the way to Chipotle, they don’t have a drive-thru, and delivery is kind of slow. What’s a hungry person to do? You make an at-home Chipotle salad complete with a copycat version of their Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette! It’s one of our favorite homemade salad dressings.—Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

    How to Make Texas Twinkies

    If you're a fan of jalapeno poppers, you're going to have to try these brisket-filled Texas Twinkies.


    Frittata Goes to Mexico

    1 review

    I love my air fryer, as you can multitask while you’re air frying. These individual Mexico-inspired flavored mini frittatas are...


    Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    1 review

    My husband is not crazy about chicken, but one of his favorite snacks are Jalapeno Poppers, so I created this...


    Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

    5 reviews

    I am always looking to kick things up a notch with heat and my husband really likes jalapenos, so I...

    Jalapeno Popper Dip

    18 reviews

    Here's a fantastic way to deliver all that blazing jalapeno popper taste without the work. Whenever I bring this jalapeno...


    Pickled Jalapeno Rings

    I started canning Hungarian hot and mild peppers with my dad every year, but they are hard to find in...

    Fiesta Corn

    2 reviews

    Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don’t like heat? Use...


    Pressure-Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili

    4 reviews

    A quick and comforting chili that tastes like liquid jalapeno poppers! You cant have just one bowl! —Natasha Galbreath, Spanaway,...


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    Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Burgers with Guacamole

    7 reviews

    My husband and I are down for anything with guacamole, so it's no wonder that we love these smoking-hot burgers!...


    Cajun Crab Poppers

    1 review

    My brother moved to New Orleans, and I love visiting him and his family whenever I can. These easy jalapeno...


    Instant Pot Chili con Carne

    2 reviews

    Although multicookers can’t replace every tool in the kitchen, they sure are coming close. Chili con carne is one of...


    Jalapeno Green Beans

    This simple green bean dish gets a bit of a kick from jalapeno pepper. If you don't like things too...


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    54 Ways to Get More Jalapenos in Your Life

    Keep it hot in the kitchen with a zesty helping of jalapeno peppers. From spicy salsa to cornbread with a...


    Peachy Jalapeno Guacamole

    Fresh jalapenos and summer-ripe peaches give this creamy guacamole so much flavor. It's got a little kick, but I love...

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    Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad

    17 reviews

    I created this recipe for a wedding I was catering, and it's a good thing I made buckets of it,...


    Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Poppers

    71 reviews

    There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake...


    Quick Jalapeno Hush Puppies

    1 review

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


    Chicken with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

    20 reviews

    My sister Amy came up with this recipe that makes standard chicken breasts a lot more exciting. My husband and...


    Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

    2 reviews

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


    Spicy Peach-Glazed Grilled Chicken

    3 reviews

    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...


    Huevos Diablos

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


    Easy Strawberry Salsa

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


    Three-Pepper Chutney

    1 review

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

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    Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly

    1 review

    Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts...


    Jalapeno Cranberry Jelly

    8 reviews

    The thing that inspires most of my recipes is getting an item that I don't know what to do with...


    Barbecue Brats & Peppers

    6 reviews

    We live in brat country, and this barbecue-style recipe feeds a crowd. The sauce gives it a welcome change from...


    Crispy Pita BLT’s

    2 reviews

    Pack this sandwich full of fresh produce from your garden or the local farmers market. You'll wow lunch guests with...


    Grilled Cheese & Pepper Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    This is a tasty and wholesome sandwich to make for one or two. It’s a nice twist on a grilled...


    Lobster alla Diavola

    I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...