Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers Appetizers
Jalapeno poppers are normally an end of summer/early fall appetizer, but in my circle, they pop up year’round. These lil appetizers are so addictive and really should come with a serving limit! I found myself saying ” I’ll just have one more” several times. Â When I was first introduced to jalapeno poppers I wasn’t too thrilled to give them a try. I’m not one to just sit around eating peppers like that and I definitely don’t like things really hot.
Maaaan oh man was I surprised when these little gems hit my taste buds. It was like “taking a bite of a gourmet supreme pizza” is the best way I can describe the taste. Â These jalapeno poppers have a lil spice but nothing that makes you pant while begging for water. Â Removing the membranes, seeds, and baking really tone down these lil fellas. They are cute, cheesy, creamy and that bacon just ties it in so well. Â SCRUMPTIOUS!
I Â “popped” one after the other I couldn’t believe I was sitting there eating jalapenos like that. Â I just couldn’t get enough of them so yeah…jalapeno poppers you have just found your way into my recipe collection.
I can only imagine all the ways you can change this recipe up.
- 12 large jalapeno
- 8 oz. of bacon (half a pack. You can add more if you really like bacon.) I use turkey bacon.
- 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese (I like to use 1/2 cup sharp cheddar & 1/2 of smoked cheddar)
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Remove the stems from the jalapeno
- Cut jalapeno lengthwise and remove the membranes and seed. You can rinse them off with cool water to help wash away the seeds if needed.
- Fry bacon according to the package. When done, drain bacon of paper towels and let cool.
- When bacon has cooled, stack a few pieces up and dice into bits.
- In a medium-sized bowl, add softened cream cheese, & cheddar cheese. Stir until creamy and then stir in bacon.
- Stuff the jalapeno peppers with the cheese mixture and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Let them cool off and then get to popping!!!