Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bread is everyone’s favorite happy hour snack in cheese bread form. Spicy jalapeños, 3 different cheeses and crusty bread. It doesn’t get much better!
This is bad. Really bad. But that, my friends, is what makes it so ridiculously good. It’s like that with most things right? Like reality TV. Entertainment Magazines. 90s boy bands and Pretty Little Liars. All of which, I’m not going to lie, I thoroughly enjoy. Just like I thoroughly enjoyed this jalapeño cheesy bread. It’s spicy and so so cheesy, I dare you to make it and not enjoy it.
What is a jalapeño popper?
Traditionally a jalapeño popper is a jalapeño stuffed with cream cheese, coated in a batter and fried until golden.
The jalapeño is spicy, the cheese is gooey and melty. They are pretty much cheesy jalapeño bliss. And I adore them. For that reason, I am always thinking of other ways to enjoy this flavor combination. Enter this Jalapeño Popper Cheese Bread.
What ingredients do you need to make jalapeño popper cheese bread?
Like traditional jalapeño poppers, this cheese bread recipe calls jalapeño and cream cheese. To make things even cheesier, I add cheddar and mozzarella cheese. This just helps bring everything together.
You will also need a tablespoon of mayonnaise. It sounds weird, but I use mayonnaise in most of my stuffed cheesy breads because the oil helps smooth everything out.
Finally, let’s talk bread. I use french bread because of it’s crunchy outside and soft inside. You could use a sour dough loaf or a crusty Italian bread too! You’ll only need half of the loaf, I recommend saving the other half for something else like garlic bread or homemade croutons.
Tips for making cheese bread:
I’ve made a lot of cheese breads over the years, and I’ve gathered a few tips along the way.
Tip 1: Use softened cream cheese. Softened cream cheese will be easier to mix with the other ingredients. To make it even easier to spread, you can whip it with a hand mixer first.
Tip 2: Use cheeses that melt well. Cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar and pepper jack are good. Use hard cheeses like parmesan or romano to sprinkle on after cooking,
Tip 3: This recipe can easily be doubled to use up the other half of the french bread. You can also make individual cheese breads by spreading the mixture on slices of crusty bread.
Tip 4: You can make the bread ahead of time and then bake it just before serving. For maximum melted cheese goodness, make sure you serve the bread hot!
Love spice too? Check out these other Jalapeño Recipes:
Skirt Steak Tacos with Jalapeño Slaw
Cheese Burger Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Want more cheese and bread? Here are some of my favorite cheese breads:
Herb and Mushroom Cheese Bread
Easy Philly Steak Cheese Bread
If you love this Jalapeno Popper Cheese Bread, you’ll love these other Jalapeno Popper inspired recipes:
And of course! The classic themselves! Jalapeño Poppers
Note: this post was originally published in 2013. It was updated with new photos, a video, tips and nutrition facts in 2021.
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded medium cheddar
- 1 jalapeno (diced)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/2 loaf of french bread (1 loaf cut in half lengthwise)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeno and mayonnaise in a bowl.
- Spread mixture over the bread.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until mixture is melted and bubbly. Turn on broiler and broil for 1 - 2 minutes or until cheese browns slightly.
- Allow to cool for a couple minutes. Slice and serve.
YUMMY!
Why are there 5*s when people haven’t tried to make it? Just wondering.
This bread looks amazing! Have you ever tried making it with a spicier pepper other than jalapeno? My mom would love this recipe but I can see her switching it out for a serrano pepper! I’ll be making this soon for an upcoming pasta theme dinner!
This looks dangerously delicious, I LOVE jalapeno poppers but never heard of popper bread ! Thanks for sharing :)
Oh my this looks like the perfect cheat meal. I like that I can make this spicy cheesy bread from start to finish in under 30 minutes.
We are hosting a party next week and this is exactly what I am going to make for appetizer, jalapeno cheesebread!!! It’s perfect for a crowd and looks so tasty!)
OMG!! That bread would have absolutely no chance of lasting a nanosecond at our house. We love all things spicy — jalapeños. Adore things cheesy — cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheddar. And when it comes to bread – well isn’t it the staff of life?! This would be perfect for a picnic or barbecue. I’m putting it on my to do list.
I am trying to remember what I have on hand in my refrigerator so I can stop at the store and get whatever I don’t have because we are having these tonight! It’s been a loooooooong week, and I can’t think of anything I want to do more than gorge on these while watching a movie. Thank you for sharing!!!
Wow! This has my name all over it!! I love everything spicy and cheesy, definitely making this! Love how easy it is to make too! Thanks for sharing this x
Delicious closeups! As I was going through the post I caught myself getting hungrier, so by the time I decided to leave this comment I desparately needed to make some cheesebread! :-)
I haven’t had jalapeno poppers in forever! This recipe looks so yummy! Can’t wait to give it a try!
OMGosh! It’s like you were in my head this morning as I was literally thinking of a way to use up all of these jalapenos I bought from the farmer’s market! This may be an appetizer for some but this is definitely lunch… FOR ME :) Looks absolutely delicious!
Now, this is a drool-worthy recipe. I love jalapeno poppers but never thought of making a bread. This looks so delicious and I can’t wait to try your recipe!
This is one bread I could sink my teeth into daily! I love the heat from the jalapenos, I could eat this as my whole meal.
Do it! And thank you for sharing! :)
This looks fabulous Des!! Can I have this for dinner instead of something healthy?? :) shared!
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These look perfect to serve for a party. I featured them on my Friday Five – Superbowl Party Ideas over @ Feed Your Soul Too
Made this for lunch yesterday (Sept 1st) & it was delicious! Had some spread left over, so for dinner I stuffed mushrooms with it & topped them with panko. This recipe is a keeper!
Wow!!! Definitely, a cheesebread to die for… I am drooling!!!!!
This looks fantastic!! Pinning :)
I’m really into the idea of adding jalapenos to bread… plus added cheese.. this is kinda perfect! Thanks!
sounds amazing going to try this with spaghetti tonight for dinner.
Thanks Angie! Leaving the seeds in the jalapeno is a sure bet you get something spicy :)
oh, this is one amazing idea! I love spicy appetizers like this!
Ohhh I already can tell this is an amazing cheesebread recipe! I love carbs and cheese. Enjoy eating for two! I don’t have that excuse anymore… :D Pinned!
Thanks for the comments everyone! I am definitely going to try that carnitas suggestion! And Jenny- I am so happy to hear that you liked it so much! we had leftovers too and I couldn’t wait to dig into them the next day :)
Oh my, it was everything you said it was X 10! We inhaled half of it. Looking forward to finishing it off tomorrow although it would be awesome with eggs for breakfast! Great for a party too!!
oh my goodness…I can’t wait to try this !!!
Fun, fun, fun.
This would be so delicious with carnitas piled on top.