There's more to jalapeños than turning them into poppers. Don't get us wrong: we love stuffing this small, spicy pepper with a gooey cheese filling, breading and frying it until it's golden-brown. But we also know that jalapeños have something more to offer. They can add a depth of flavor to many dishes, and it's for this reason that we truly love this chile pepper -- as well as its fiery kick.
While not everyone likes spicy foods, the jalapeño is one of those borderline peppers that can be prepared mild or insanely hot. We've tracked down jalapeño recipes for everyone no matter where their heat tolerance ranks, because no one should miss out on the great flavor of this pepper.
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Jalapeño Pretzel Dogs With Cheddar Beer Sauce

How Sweet It Is
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Sweet Chili Pineapple And Jalapeño Pizza With Bacon

Half Baked Harvest
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Grilled Mascarpone And Roasted Jalapeño Pistachio Pesto Cheese Sandwich

Bev Cooks
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Mango Jalapeño Margaritas

How Sweet It Is
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Grilled Watermelon With Smoked Salt And Jalapeño Rings

Boulder Locavore
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Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

Damn Delicious
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Buffalo Chicken Poppers

Half Baked Harvest
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Creamy Chicken And Jalapeño Enchiladas

Bev Cooks
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Spicy Southwestern Steak Stir Fry With Cilantro-Lime Rice

Boulder Locavore
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Bacon Pineapple Burgers With Candied Jalapeño

How Sweet It Is
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Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread Pancakes

Half Baked Harvest
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Potato Latkes With Jalapeño Dill Sauce

A Spicy Perspective
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Nachos With Fontina Queso And Candied Jalapeños

How Sweet It Is
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Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese

Damn Delicious
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Thai Peanut Chicken Wings With Fiery Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa

Half Baked Harvest
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Grilled Tomatillo And Corn Salsa

Simply Recipes
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Smoky Watermelon-Jalapeño Margarita

Boulder Locavore
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Easy Jalapeño Chicken Chili And Cheddar Polenta Pot Pies

Half Baked Harvest
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Slow Cooker Corn And Jalapeño Dip

Damn Delicious
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