How to Make Jalapeno Poppers
How to Prep Peppers For Jalapeño Poppers

I adore jalapeño poppers so much that they'd be a guaranteed part of my last meal — but up until recently, I'd never made them at home. This was in large part due to past misadventures in hot pepper handling (key takeaway: no matter what happens, don't touch your face when working with chiles). But this weekend, I finally overcame my fear of prepping poppers, and guess what? It wasn't nearly as scary as I'd thought. Follow a few careful steps, and you're sure to find success with these, not only in the kitchen, but also at the Super Bowl party table.
Step 1: Slice through half the chile lengthwise.

Step 2: Slice through half the chile crosswise.

Step 3: Open the flaps to reveal all the pepper's seeds and veins.

Step 4: Remove the seeds and veins.

Step 5: Rinse off any remains, and get ready to stuff!
