Everything Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place jalapeño halves, cut side up, on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until slightly tender, about 15 minutes.Remove from oven, and cool 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, minced garlic, and minced onion in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until fully combined, about 2 minutes. Fill each jalapeño half with about 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture. Return to oven, and bake until jalapeños are tender and cream cheese mixture is golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.

Step 3

Top poppers as desired with bacon, smoked salmon, and crispy onions. Serve with red pepper jelly.