Spicy Jalapeno Popper Cheese Bread
This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bread takes all the best parts of a jalapeño popper and turns it into a mouthwatering bread! Loaded with a rich, creamy blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese, plus fresh jalapeños for just the right amount of heat, it’s the perfect cheesy indulgence. Spread over crispy French bread and baked until golden and bubbly, it’s sure to be a hit whether you serve it as an appetizer or snack. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious—perfect for any occasion!
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1 c grated mozzarella
- 1 c grated cheddar
- 2 jalapeños—one diced one sliced for extra kick
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 loaf of French bread sliced in half lengthwise
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated mozzarella, cheddar, diced jalapeño, mayonnaise, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything together until it’s smooth and creamy.
- Spread this cheesy mixture evenly over both halves of the French bread. Lay the sliced jalapeños on top for that extra spicy kick.
- Pop the bread in the oven and bake for around 15 minutes, or until the cheese is all melty and bubbly. Want it a little more golden? You can broil it for an extra 1-2 minutes, but keep a close eye on it!
- Once it's done, let it cool for about 5 minutes before slicing. Then serve it up and enjoy the cheesy, spicy goodness!
Notes
If you’re looking to make this recipe gluten-free, it’s super simple! Just swap out the French bread for your favorite gluten-free loaf. Make sure the bread is sturdy enough to hold all that cheesy goodness—something like a gluten-free baguette or sourdough would work great. Everything else in the recipe is naturally gluten-free, so there is no need for any extra substitutions. You’ll still get that crispy, spicy, cheesy goodness without the gluten, and no one will even notice the difference!