Cajun Crab-Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
24 Pieces
Ingredients
  • 12 large jalapeños
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 ounces lump crab meat
  • ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
  3. Place the cleaned jalapeños on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, crab meat, bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, garlic, and hot sauce.
  5. Mix until very well combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the panko and butter together until moist.
  7. Stuff the jalapeños with the crab mixture, overfilling slightly.
  8. Lightly sprinkle the buttered panko on top of each stuffed jalapeño.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Serve immediately.