Description
A delightful recipe for spicy and cheesy jalapeno poppers, blending creamy cheese with smoky bacon for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jalapenos
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 6 oz bacon (cooked and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the jalapenos lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, green onions, shredded cheese, and cooked bacon.
- Stuff the jalapeno halves evenly with the cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed jalapenos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm or allow to cool to room temperature.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Substitute with vegan cheese if desired. For extra spice, consider using pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg