260 jalapeno cheese recipes

A surprisingly tasty sweet and spicy combination. The creamy texture of the bananas enhances the creaminess of the melted cheese and sets off the spicy flavors of the cilantro and jalapenos.

Crispy deep-fried potato skins loaded with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and all your favorite toppings. These restaurant-style appetizers are worth the effort for game day or parties.

Baby Bean Burritos are bite-sized appetizer rolls stuffed with spicy refried beans, Monterey Jack, jalapeño, and cumin, wrapped in warm flour tortilla halves. Serve with sour cream and salsa for easy party snacking.

Mexican cheese squares are a baked cheddar, egg, sour cream, and green chile appetizer cut into squares. A make-ahead party snack that also freezes and reheats beautifully.

Santa Fe hominy sauteed with roasted poblanos, jalapeño, tomatoes, and melted monterey jack. A quick vegetarian New Mexico side dish, ready in 30 minutes.

Cheese grits casserole bakes garlic grits with cheddar, eggs, butter, and Parmesan into a rich Southern side dish, topped with jalapenos and paprika for the spicy upgrade. Brunch staple.

Greek roasted eggplant and feta dip blends smoky broiled eggplant with briny feta, sweet red pepper, fresh basil, and lemon. A vegetarian Mediterranean dip for pita, crackers, or crudités.

This delicious spread made with cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers is a great way to spice up your sandwiches or burgers.

Baked chili cheese grits casserole with cheddar, jalapenos, eggs, and cream of chicken soup. A Southern side dish with a spicy kick and a golden, crispy top.

Spicy chicken quesadillas with chili sauce, fresh jalapeno, and melted cheddar in crispy flour tortillas. Ready in 30 minutes, serve with salsa and black beans.

Spicy stuffed meatloaf with a hidden middle layer of jalapenos and melted Monterey Jack, finished with a pour of spicy tomato sauce. Beef and pork blend for richer texture.

Southwest chicken and cheese pan-fries pounded chicken breasts, then smothers them with sauteed onions, mushrooms, green chiles, and jalapeno, finished with melted provolone.

Oven-baked triple-stacked quesadilla with Monterey Jack, white cheddar, corn, zucchini, and jalapeno. Served with fresh tomato salsa and creamy avocado relish.

Jalapeno pinto beans simmered from dried with onion, garlic, cumin, and bay leaf. Spicy, earthy, and versatile enough to serve as a side or mash into bean enchiladas.

Savory cheddar cheesecake with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, cottage cheese, ham, jalapeños, and scallions baked in a breadcrumb crust. A bold, spicy appetizer that's anything but sweet.

Vegetarian tamale pie layered with spiced kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, and cornmeal polenta topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden.