30+ Recipes Using Jalapeno Peppers
Whether you’re a jalapeno enthusiast or looking to use up fresh peppers, these 30+ Recipes Using Jalapeno Peppers offer spicy condiments and crowd-favorite appetizers to zesty cocktails and even baked goods!
Jalapenos are loved for their great flavor and mild-moderate heat, making them a versatile chile pepper for many cuisines.
They’re hot without being too hot, and are fantastic both in raw and cooked preparations.
This collection of 30+ Recipes Using Jalapeno Peppers focuses on recipes that use fresh jalapenos.
First, as we get deeper into summer, jalapenos will be a prolific harvest if you grow your own. If not, they’ll be all over the farmers markets!
Second, because you can buy great jalapeno peppers all year long, so these recipes can be made at any time of year.
A chile pepper’s heat level is ascertained through its rating on the Scoville Scale.
What is the Scoville Scale?
The Scoville Scale was created in 1912 by its namesake, Wilbur Scoville, a pharmacist that was using capsaicin from peppers in a painkilling cream.
The scale is used to measure how much capsaicin (a chemical compound in chile peppers) there is in different peppers, to identify how spicy they are.
Capsaicin is measured in units called Scoville Heat Units, or SHU.
How hot is a Jalapeno Pepper?
The Scoville Scale puts the jalapeno pepper in at approximately 3,500-8,000 SHU.
To compare, the serrano has about 23,000 SHU, and the orange habanero pepper has approximately 350,000 SHU.
The jalapeno recipes included in this collection:
- Tasty appetizers
- Condiments (salsa, hot sauce, jams, jellies)
- Hearty main courses
- Cocktails
- Baked goods
Now, let’s dive in!
1. Roasted Tomatillo & Avocado Salsa
In roasted tomatillo & avocado salsa, fresh jalapenos, tomatillos, serrano peppers, and onion roast together, then get blended with ripe avocado and fresh cilantro.
2. Cheddar Jalapeno Taco Cheese Ball
This flavor-packed cheese ball is loaded with cream cheese that’s seasoned with taco-inspired spices, then rolled in a cheese & jalapeno coating. Great for parties or game day!
3. Jalapeno Cheddar Bread
What’s better than a crusty loaf of bread? A no-knead recipe that’s filled with cheddar cheese and jalapenos!
4. Pickled Jalapenos & Onions
Pickled jalapenos & onions are the perfect addition to nachos, tacos, and anywhere you need a spicy kick!
5. Jalapeno Poppers
These cheesy, creamy jalapeno poppers with a crispy panko topping will be the star of the show at your next gathering!
6. Slow Cooker Jalapeno Cheddar Potato Soup
These creamy, cheesy soup is made with Russet potatoes, fresh jalapenos, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort food!
7. Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno Mimosas
The ultimate brunch cocktail, the mimosa! These are bumped up a notch with sweet pineapple juice and fresh jalapeno peppers!
8. Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken
This jalapeno popper chicken makes excellent sandwiches on hamburger buns, but it also makes a tasty filling for homemade taquitos!
9. Jalapeno Black Bean & White Bean Soup
Made with two types of beans and loaded with nutritious ingredients, this vegetarian soup is brimming with goodness! Comfort food in a bowl!
10. Jalapeno Hot Sauce
Jalapeno hot sauce is a great option for those looking for a balanced hot sauce that’s flavorful and not too hot. Great on eggs & tacos!
11. Jalapeno Peach Chicken Bites
Made with fresh peaches, fresh jalapenos, and a quick peach sauce, this one-pan chicken dish is great for meal prepping or family dinner!
12. Strawberry Jalapeno Jam
Made with just five simple ingredients, this strawberry jalapeno jam is a delicious, homemade condiment that offers three preservation methods!
13. Jalapeno Lime Shrimp
Jalapeno Lime Shrimp are a quick and delicious dinner that are perfect for adding to tacos, quesadillas, rice, or simply, with a loaf of crusty bread!
14. Spicy Watermelon Jalapeno Salad
Great for hot summer days, this watermelon jalapeno salad is spicy, juicy, and packed with flavorful ingredients like lime juice, cilantro, fresh jalapeno & feta cheese.
15. How to Make Hot Honey with 2 Ingredients
You can make your own homemade hot honey for a fraction of the price of store-bought varieties! Made with just 2 ingredients (honey and jalapenos)!
16. Slow Cooker Mexican Steak (Bistec a la Mexicana)
Made with ingredients the color of the Mexican flag (tomatoes, onion, jalapeno), this slow cooker beef dish makes the best tacos, burritos, and rice bowls!
17. Jalapeno Paloma Cocktail
Grapefruit juice, lime juice, freshly muddled jalapeno & a splash of club soda make Jalapeno Paloma Cocktails the perfect, refreshing drink for summer!
18. Baked Jalapeno Popper Wontons
Everything you love about jalapeno poppers, baked into a crispy, crunchy, bite-size wonton wrapper!
19. Chile de Arbol Tomatillo Salsa
Made with fresh jalapenos, dried chile de arbol, and tomatillos, this fiery salsa is a great addition to your Mexican fiesta!
20. Spaghetti with Jalapeno and Serrano Pesto
This spicy spaghetti is made with a delicious homemade pesto that gets it heat from both jalapenos and serrano peppers. A flavorful, fiery take on pesto pasta!
21. Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
The fan favorite appetizer, jalapeno poppers, but wrapped in bacon and cooked in an air fryer!
22. Vegan Jalapeno Cornbread
This jalapeno cornbread recipe uses plant-based ingredients to make it a healthier alternative to traditional cornbread. Perfect side dish to a vegetarian chili!
23. Freezer Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
This jalapeno and red bell pepper jelly doesn’t require canning or water bathing, plus, it can be frozen for up to a year! Great served with crackers & cream cheese!
24. Spicy Jalapeno Basil Moscow Mule
If you like traditional Moscow Mules, wait until you try this version with basil, jalapeno, and Absolut Peppar vodka! Crisp, bright, and perfect for a hot day!
25. Garlicky Shrimp in Jalapeno Butter
Garlicky Shrimp in Jalapeno Butter is a super easy dish that’s made with fresh jalapenos, tomatoes, garlic & butter. It’s a flavorful one-pan recipe that’s perfect over rice!
26. Jalapeno Cheddar Waffles
This jalapeno cheddar waffle recipe is a great option for those that crave a savory breakfast! Feel free to top your waffle with a fried egg!
27. Pressure Cooker Jalapeno Honey Chicken
The spicy-sweet flavor combo in this jalapeno honey chicken is the perfect sidekick to the garlic mashed potatoes, this recipe also features!
28. Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels
These jalapeno popper pinwheels are made with puff pastry, cheese, cream cheese, bacon, jalapeno & garlic. A fantastic appetizer your guests will adore!
29. Jalapeno Bacon Swiss Cheese Ball
Jalapenos, bacon, and cheese – what combination could be better? This flavorful cheese ball is always a crowd-pleaser at parties & holidays!
30. Roasted Jalapeno Aioli
Roasted jalapenos with a hint of garlic makes this aioli a super flavorful condiment that’s better than mayo!
31. Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chicken breasts stuffed with cheese, cream cheese & jalapenos, then wrapped bacon – a chicken recipe the whole family will love!
How to store jalapenos:
Tasting Table says to keep whole, fresh jalapenos in the refrigerator and if possible, in a paper bag.
If your jalapenos are chopped, keep them in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 days. If they become mushy, toss them.
Jalapenos can also be frozen. Freeze your chopped jalapenos in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 3 months.
Thank you for reading 30+ Recipes Using Jalapeno Peppers! I hope you found something delicious to try!
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