Start by hard boiling your eggs. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot, remove it from heat, and let the eggs sit for about 12-14 minutes. Afterward, transfer them to an ice bath to cool before peeling.
Once your eggs are peeled, slice each egg in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the yolks into a mixing bowl. Set the egg whites aside on a platter.
To the bowl with the yolks, add the mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, diced jalapeños, and shredded cheddar cheese. Use a fork or potato masher to mix everything together until smooth and creamy.
Using a spoon or piping bag, carefully fill each egg white half with the creamy yolk mixture. Don’t worry about making them look perfect; a little rustic charm is part of the appeal!
In an oven-safe skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the panko bread crumbs and garlic salt, stirring frequently until the panko is golden brown and crispy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Sprinkle the toasted panko mixture generously over the filled egg halves. This step adds that delightful crunch that takes these Jalapeo Popper Deviled Eggs to the next level.
For the best flavor, let the deviled eggs chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Arrange them on a platter and watch them disappear!