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jalapeno poppers filled with cream cheese and bacon
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Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño poppers stuffed with cream cheese, bacon and cheddar filling. A crispy and smokey appetizer that's always an instant crowd-pleaser!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 poppers

Ingredients

  • 12 jalapeno peppers
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 strips bacon precooked and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp or mature
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cooking spray
  • Slice jalapeño peppers in half. Deseed and remove pith, keeping pepper skin intact.
  • In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Combine well.
  • Spoon the mixture into the hollow jalapeno peppers
  • Arrange loaded peppers on the baking tray, leaving at least half an inch of space between each one
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Peppers should start to turn soft.
  • Remove from oven and top with more shredded cheddar. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.