Jalapeño Poppers
Hot Jalapeños filled with cheese and wrapped in bacon
Servings: 14
Ingredients
- 7-9 fresh jalapeños halved
- 1 cup cheddar-jack cheese shredded
- 8 oz block cream cheese softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 14-18 slices center cut bacon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare sheet pan with Silpat mat or cooking spray.
- Step 2: Slice jalapeños in half like little canoes and remove ribs and seeds. Use rubber gloves or use a spoon. Wash hands thoroughly and avoid touching your face/eyes.
- Step 3: Combine cream cheese, cheddar-jack cheese, and seasonings in a mixing bowl until blended.
- Step 4: Spoon mixture into jalapeño halves and arrange on baking sheet cheese side up.
- Step 5: Wrap each pepper with bacon slice and secure with a toothpick.
- Step 6: Bake for 30-45 minutes or until bacon is crispy and cheese is browned and bubbly. Enjoy!
Notes
Chef's Tips
Use caution when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
Experiment with cheese varieties like cheddar and monterey jack.
Use a handheld apple corer to scoop ribs and seeds easily.
Use a piping bag to fill jalapeños.
Use caution when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
Experiment with cheese varieties like cheddar and monterey jack.
Use a handheld apple corer to scoop ribs and seeds easily.
Use a piping bag to fill jalapeños.