Baked Tuna Melt Jalapeño Poppers (Keto, Gluten-Free)

Baked tuna melt jalapeño poppers are a perfect appetizer, especially when hosting a crowd. The peppers are stuffed with deliciously cheesy tuna filling using two types of cheese, red onion, herbs, pickles and fresh lemon juice. And they are served hot.

Why use Jalapeño peppers for poppers?

I used jalapeños because they are mild to moderately spicy, so the heat from the peppers does not overpower the tasty stuffing. Although these poppers are mostly served as appetizers, they are delicious as a snack.

For those who are following a keto diet, the tuna melt jalapeño poppers are also keto-friendly. The tuna stuffed poppers are protein packed making them a satisfying snack.

How to make Jalapeño poppers?

Jalapeño poppers are very popular as appetizers or snacks. They are super easy to make, and you can prepare them 24 hours in advance. This makes the poppers an easy appetizer, especially when entertaining a large crowd.

To make Jalapeño appetizers, there is one thing to keep in mind. The jalapeño peppers should be all the same size and relatively small since this is finger food!

If they are too big two things happen. They may not be firm enough to hold the filling and you will have to serve them on small plates with a knife and a fork, and this is not what this appetizer is all about.

Once you prepare the Jalapeño boats for filling it is easy. Mix the filling ingredients, fill the peppers and sprinkle with extra cheese. Now, you can either refrigerate them until you are ready to bake them or bake them now. Super simple recipe!

If you are not that excited about tuna you can use salmon, they are just as delicious.

Are you entertaining a large crowd? You will find these gluten-free appetizers a big hit every time!

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