Celebrating Mother’s Day this year will be a bit different due to the pandemic. These easy jalapeno recipes are a great way to serve up a little spice.
With many struggling financially, families may choose to forgo expensive gifts for moms, or dinner out, go watch a play or a big gathering with friends and family but that doesn’t have to mean we can’t show our appreciation with food!
When you think of jalapeno appetizers, many times, jalapeno poppers come to mind, especially for appetizers during Cinco de Mayo. Luckily, there are so many different things you can do with jalapenos when it comes to appetizers, even if you are just looking for something with a bit of a kick that is not too overpowering.
If you are looking for some easy, spicy, and delicious appetizers to serve up this Mother’s Day, these are some of the best around. Mom will love the bit of kick that comes with these tasty jalapeno appetizer dishes!
Easy Jalapeno Recipes to Try Now!
The perfect combination of sweet and spicy, these meatballs are delicious and easy to cook. They will make a great filling appetizer for any occasion.
These pinwheel appetizers are a nice spicy snack that everyone will love. Filled with jalapenos, bacon, and cream cheese, these crescent pinwheels are just delightful.
An unusual but tasty salsa, this jalapeno salsa has just the right of spice and sweetness. Perfect for parties, appetizers or to serve at your Mother’s Day gathering.
4. Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
Traditional jalapeno poppers are changed up a bit and made into these delicious wonton cups which gives them lots of flavors and so easy jalapeno recipes.
Roasted jalapeno guacamole is an easy Mexican side dish and dips that everyone will love. Low carb, healthy, and with a mild spice, it was made for sharing.
6. Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon
This jalapeno popper dip with bacon is a perfect, simple appetizer recipe for parties of all kinds and great for any skill level in the kitchen.
7. Jalapeno Poppers with Brisket and Bacon
Jalapeno poppers are taken to the next level with smoky brisket, crispy bacon, and barbecue sauce to create these delicious poppers.
8. Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins
A tasty appetizer that will have everyone wanting more! These potato skins have a cheesy jalapeno taste are simple and delicious.
9. Hush Puppies with Corn and Jalapenos
Hushpuppies will never be the same after you have tried these jalapeno hushpuppies. Flavorings like whole corn, onions, and diced hot peppers can be thrown in for additional flavor.
Cilantro and jalapenos make a delicious combination when it comes to this spicy jalapeno hummus. Serve with your favorite chips or vegetables for the ultimate dip experience.
This artichoke jalapeno dip is the perfect combination of savory and spicy and features flavorful marinated artichokes, minced jalapenos, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
12. Jalapeno Popper Nachos with Garlic Cream Sauce
These oven-baked jalapeno popper nachos are perfect for parties, dinners, snacks, or as a delicious appetizer. Crispy tortilla chips, smoky bacon, spicy jalapenos, and a garlicky cream sauce make them a delicious and fun recipe to serve up anytime.
These mouthwatering baked jalapeno poppers not only taste amazing but are made with just four ingredients, making them one of the easiest appetizers you can possibly make!
14. Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms
These stuffed mushrooms are filled with cream cheese and are baked until just perfect. Make ahead of time and then just pop them in the oven when you are ready to save some time.
These zesty jalapeno popper toppers with your favorite snack crackers make the perfect appetizer. Bite-sized, but with plenty of kick, these toppers feature a creamy, cheesy spread topped with a fresh jalapeño that you can’t resist!
Tell us, have you tried any of these easy jalapeno recipes? Let’s talk about it in the comments.
Ooh. Muy caliente! I love jalapeno. It has such a great flavor in addition to the heat. I can’t wait to try some of these.
Si, muy caliente jajaja
Awesome, all those Jalapeno recipes look easy and tasty. I might just have to try them out soon!
I hope you like them!
These all sound so good! Jalapeno is such a great pepper. The flavor is great in all kinds of dishes. It’s not just hot.
It’s a matter of acquiring the taste.
I am so going to bookmark this! o.k. TRUTH. I can’t eat anything spicy/hot for the world, but my husband, son in law and grandsons… we grow Jalopenos it just for the guys in the family. I am loving these recipes for snacks for the guys for Father’s Day. I think a couple of these may be new family fav appetizers for the holidays too. Thx for making me look good!
You grow them? How COOL is that???
I’m not a huge fan of spicy things, but my family LOVES it! The hotter the better.
There you go! They will be happy you thought of them!
I now have a big craving and thankfully it’s the perfect timing for Cinco! The jalapeno popper dip with bacon sounds the best!
Yes for both Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day both in the same week!
Looks delicious and yummy and I can’t wait to give it a try! thanks for the sharing! – Knycx Journeying
I hope you like them!!
heyyy. im salivating right now! i really miss dining out.. i cant make this one at home. dining out is just my option.. 🙁 this looks so delicious!
I understand! Dining out is so much fun.
Great recipes! I can’t wait to try the meatball with the Jalapeno and Jelly, a great twist on the Swedish meatball! Thank you!
Yes, that jelly really makes a difference in the recipe.
While my mother isn’t big on jalapenos (she’s not a spicy food person) I know who would LOVE this post – my husband. Last year he grew his own jalapenos for the first time and I believe he’s going to do the same again this year. I’m going to send this his way for some inspiration on what to do with them when it comes time to harvest!
Oh wow, he grew them? THAT is awesome.
I’m watering at the mouth! I love jalapeños. Didn’t think so much was possible with just that one ingredient. Thanks for sharing.
Right? I was surprised too.
All the recipes look great. Will try to make few of them!
Awesome! let us know how it goes.
Oh my goodness, these recipes looks really delicious and I would love to try them all. Thank you!
You should
I want to try Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels! It sounds so yummy! Great new recipes!
Oh, those are really good.
Ooo wow these recipes look really yummy. I will be trying a few of these out this weekend x
Awesome! Let us know how they turn out, we would love to know.
These all look so good! The jalapeno stuffed mushrooms, in particular, got my mouth watering. While these are great mother’s day recipes, these are also going to be great for a movie night!
Yes, these recipes work for any time and occasion. Glad you liked the, Bailey.