Origins of Jalapeño Poppers
It’s believed that jalapeño poppers were invented in Texas and may have been inspired by Mexican chiles rellenos. Both are peppers stuffed with cheese. But the difference is that chiles rellenos are made with poblano peppers. The following recipe is not traditional, but is our plant-based take on the concept!
Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
You guys probably know by now that I’ve been having all sorts of fun with cashews and nutritional yeast lately. They’re a vegan baker’s dream ingredients, yielding both sweet and savory treats with ease! The two together? Unstoppable. This recipe is proof of that fact. If you’ve ever had a jalapeño popper, you know they make you feel like sinking down into your chair and onto the floor after three. Typically, poppers are stuffed with loads of cream cheese and deep fried. I’m not OK with those two things. In fact, I am protesting those two things right now. Despite replacing them with vegan cheese and baking instead of frying, the flavor and texture is not compromised one bit! The flavor is spot-on, and the gluten-free tortilla crumb topping brings these babies to the next level. Like I said, it’s party time. This recipe is simple in that it requires 10 ingredients total! And a bonus? It comes together in 30 minutes. Easy party favors for the win. What do they taste like? Kind of amazing. They’re: Tender with an adequate biteSlightly spicyPerfectly cheesyMeltyGooeySavorySatisfying& Perfect for sharing Next time I go to a get-together, watch a sports game (probably never), or see my mom (who lives for Sonic Jalapeño Poppers), I’m bringing these babies. If you do make them, take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram! I’d love to see. No like seriously, it makes my day. Cheers!
