Recipe for Stuffed Jalapenos With Cream Cheese and Bacon
Jalapeño poppers are one of the easiest, most satisfying party apps. Mix cream cheese with Pepper Jack, stuff it in jalapeños, and wrap it all in bacon. In the oven, the cheese gets hot and melty and the peppers mellow slightly. The combination is PERFECT. Here are a few tips to help you execute:
Taste the mix as you go! A small bite here and there will make sure you nail the balance of salt.
Don't overfill! Here, too much cheese filling isn't necessarily a good thing. Avoid a gooey, cheesy oven-mess by filling these until the filling just passes the edge of the pepper. Be sure not to mound it too high.
Bake on a rack set inside a sheet tray or use small wads of foil to keep the poppers stable while baking. Aside from making sure your peppers don't topple, a wire rack will also provide additional airflow, which is crucial when cooking from frozen.
Make it kid friendly! For spice-averse kids, swap the jalapenos for mini sweet peppers.
Try different fillings! Give these poppers a total makeover by stuffing them with buffalo chicken dip, cheesy bacon spinach dip, or spinach and artichoke dip.
If you're hosting a big party...beware! These little guys go FAST, so you might want to double up if you're having a crowd over.
If you have vegetarian guests...skip the bacon. They'll still taste AMAZING.
If you want to make it ahead of time...prepare the filling and refrigerate until ready to use. You can also halve the jalapeños and take out the ribs and seeds beforehand. To take early prep a step further, freeze after assembly: Freeze the assembled poppers in a single layer on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper for 4-6 hours. Then transfer them to a plastic freezer bag to save space.
These really taste best when they're enjoyed warm from the oven, so that's the most prep we'd recommend. What is better to make in advance: Jalapeño Popper Dip.
If you're on keto, or have keto friends...you're in the clear! These are totally keto-friendly.
Love the flavors and want to make it into a meal? You gotta try our Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken — it's for spice lovers only. 😅
Cal/Serv: 82
Yields: 24
Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 hours 25 mins
Total Time: 0 hours 35 mins
1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. shredded Pepper Jack
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
12 jalapeños
12 slices bacon, halved
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- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Pepper Jack, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Halve jalapeños lengthwise, then use a spoon to remove seeds and veins. Fill with cheese mixture and wrap each with a halved slice of bacon.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake until bacon is crispy and peppers are tender, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving): 82 calories, 4 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates, .2 g fiber, .6 g sugar, 7 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 164 mg sodium
Ethan Calabrese
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Recipe for Stuffed Jalapenos With Cream Cheese and Bacon
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