Skip to Content

Heat and flavor: 10 Jalapeno Recipes for Every Spice Level

Spice up your meals with these 10 awesome jalapeno recipes, perfect for any heat level. Whether you’re into just a little kick or crave serious heat, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to turn up the flavor and enjoy some jalapeno goodness!

Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

A basket of jalapeno cheddar biscuits.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

These tender, flaky biscuits are filled with cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeno peppers. They are the perfect complement to a bowl of soup or chilli. Split these delicious biscuits open and slather with butter, or get creative and use them for mini sandwiches or breakfast sliders.

Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits

Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese

A bowl of Mac and cheese with bacon an jalapenos.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Extra creamy, extra cheesy with spicy diced jalapenos and crispy, salty bacon. This creamy jalapeno bacon mac and cheese is a delicious bowl of comfort food that is perfect as a meal or side. This cheesy pasta dish is made on the stovetop with simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese

Jalapeno Blackberry Jam

Blackberry jam in a jar.
Image Credit: Fresh Coast Eats

This Blackberry Jalapeno Jam has the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors! Easy to make with just four simple ingredients, this tasty spread is great for adding a little kick to your meals!

Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Blackberry Jam

Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Wontons

Air fried wontons on a platter with ranch and chili dip.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

A creamy, cheesy, and spicy jalapeno popper filling wrapped in a crispy wonton. These air fryer jalapeno wontons are quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. The air fryer makes these wontons extra crispy, complementing the spicy jalapeno cream cheese filling. These little wontons are perfect as an appetizer or snack. Serve them up on a platter with your favourite dip and dig in.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Wontons

Jalapeno Hot Sauce

Jalapeno hot sauce in a jar.
Image Credit: Fresh Coast Eats

Get ready to add a kick of heat to your favorite dishes with this Jalapeno Hot Sauce Recipe! With the perfect balance of spiciness, tanginess, and flavor, this vibrant hot sauce is easy to make in just 20 minutes! 

Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Hot Sauce

Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Potatoes

Stuffed potatoes with jalapenos on a platter.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Air fryer twice-baked potatoes stuffed with everything you love about jalapeno poppers. These potatoes are baked, then the potato is mixed with diced jalapenos, salty bacon, cream cheese, garlic, and cheddar cheese before being stuffed into the potato skins and baked again. Using the air fryer, these potatoes are quick and easy. Perfect for a meal or appetizer.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Potatoes

Jalapeno Mayo

Jalapeno mayonnaise in a small bowl.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Jalapeno mayo is a delicious condiment with the fresh flavour of jalapeno, cilantro and lime. This spicy mayonnaise works great as a dip, sauce or spread. It can be used to flavour sandwiches or burgers, as a dip for your favourite appetizers, or as a sauce for grilled chicken. The fresh jalapenos add spice balanced by the fresh herbs and lime.

Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Mayo

Spicy Deviled Eggs with Jalapenos

Deviled eggs with jalapenos.
Image Credit: Fresh Coast Eats

These spicy deviled eggs with jalapeno and bacon are a great way to spice up classic deviled eggs at your next brunch or family gathering. Hard-boiled egg yolks are mixed with sauteed jalapeno and garlic, then combined with mayonnaise, cream cheese, yellow mustard, hot sauce, and spices for a unique deviled egg recipe that will bring some heat to the table!

Get the Recipe: Spice Deviled Eggs with Jalapenos

Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Baked jalapeno poppers on a tray.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade

Spicy jalapeno peppers, filled with creamy cheese and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs, are perfect for any appetizer platter. These jalapeno poppers are easy to make and come together quickly with simple ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Dip

Jalapeno popper dip in a dish.
Image Credit: Fresh Coast Eats

Slow cooker jalapeno popper dip is a party favorite with its rich and creamy blend of spicy jalapenos, savory bacon, and plenty of cheese! This flavor-packed party dip takes minimal prep and works great for groups of all sizes.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Dip

Sharing is caring!

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES.