T.G.I. Friday's Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Cheddar Cheese
What You Should Know
T.G.I. Friday's Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Cheddar Cheese arrive in the frozen appetizer aisle, usually shelved near other party snacks — frozen mozzarella sticks, onion rings, wings and branded restaurant-style appetizers. Packaged as a 15‑ounce bag/box with a nod to the casual-dining chain, the product positions itself as a quick, crowd-pleasing starter for gatherings. Shoppers pick it up for game-day spreads, movie nights, casual weekend get-togethers or as an easy weeknight indulgence. The brand leans on bar-and-restaurant nostalgia: TGIF evokes after-work fun, young families and groups of friends looking for familiar, savory flavors without much cooking. Labeling emphasizes flavor cues — “cheddar,” “cilantro lime ranch dip” — but carries no organic certification; it includes typical processed-food claims like “contains real cheese” or “cheddar cheese” in the ingredient list alongside small-type disclosures of preservatives and flavors. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen snack made with multiple industrial ingredients and additives. Sensory notes: warm poppers offer a crisp, golden breading giving way to a creamy, tangy cheddar filling with a bright jalapeño heat; the cilantro-lime ranch adds a cool, citrusy counterpoint. The ritual is simple — oven or air-fryer crisping, arranging on a platter, and dipping — the package often marketed toward convenient entertaining. Texturally it contrasts crunchy exterior, smooth cheese interior and a cool, creamy sauce, making it an easy go-to for social snacking and late-night cravings.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
JALAPEO, POPPER:, JALAPEO, PEPPERS, (CONTAINS, WATER,, SALT,, ACETIC, ACID,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE,, SODIUM, BENZOATE, [PRESERVATIVE]),, WATER,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, CHEESE, BLEND, (CHEDDAR, CHEESE, [CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, WATER,, MILK, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, CANOLA, OIL,, ENZYME, MODIFIED, CHEESE, [CULTURED, MILK,, WATER,, MILKFAT,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, SODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE,, SALT,, LACTIC, ACID,, SORBIC, ACID, [PRESERVATIVE],, APOCAROTENAL, [COLOR]),, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, CHEESE, POWDER, (WHEY,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, SALT,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, YEAST, EXTRACT,, BUTTER, [CREAM,, SALT],, DISODIUM, PHOSPHATE,, GUAR, GUM,, SPICE,, LACTIC, ACID,, MONO, &, DIGLYCERIDES,, BUTTERMILK,, NONFAT, MILK,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, [COLOR]),, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, SALT,, SUGAR,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (COLOR),, CARAMEL, COLOR,, OLEORESIN, PAPRIKA, (COLOR),, YEAST,, YELLOW, CORN, FLOUR,, DEXTROSE,, DRIED, EGG, WHITES,, DRIED, GARLIC,, DRIED, ONION,, LEAVENING, (SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, NONFAT, DRY, MILK,, SODIUM, ALGINATE,, SPICE, EXTRACTS,, SPICES., CILANTRO, LIME, SAUCE:, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR,, WATER,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, CORN, SYRUP,, CULTURED, LOWFAT, BUTTERMILK, (CULTURED, LOWFAT, MILK,, SALT,, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE,, VITAMIN, D3,, CULTURES),, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, MALTODEXTRIN,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, ENZYME, MODIFIED, EGG, YOLKS,, SALT,, CONTAINS, <2%, OF, MICROCRYSTALLINE, CELLULOSE, [CELLULOSE, GEL,, CELLULOSE, GUM],, LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, GARLIC, POWDER,, ONION, POWDER,, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, XANTHAN, GUM,, TITANIUM, DIOXIDE, (COLOR),, SPICES,, NATURAL, FLAVORING,, POTASSIUM, SORBATE, AND, SODIUM, BENZOATE, (PRESERVATIVES),, CALCIUM, DISODIUM, EDTA, (TO, PROTECT, FLAVOR)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Mono & Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
- •Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
- •Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
- •Titanium Dioxide - Artificial coloring
- •Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
- •Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, emulsifiers, flavorings) and is a ready-to-heat manufactured product, so it meets criteria for ultra-processed (NOVA 4).
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Common Questions about T.G.I. Friday's Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers Cheddar Cheese
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These poppers offer a savory snack option with 220 calories and 6 grams of protein per serving, but they're also packed with sodium and preservatives. If you're looking for a quick treat or party appetizer rather than a health food, these poppers fit the bill, but they shouldn't be your mainstay.