Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

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For a delicious appetizer for two, try this spicy recipe. The bacon adds a smokey flavor to the traditional popper.—Bernice Knutson, Danbury, Iowa

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Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 bacon strips, halved
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 4 teaspoons shredded Colby cheese
  • 4 teaspoons cream cheese, softened

Directions

  • In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm.
  • Combine cheeses; spread into each pepper half. Wrap a piece of bacon around each pepper half. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp and filling is heated through. Yield: 2 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 2 jalapeno halves equals 160 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Bacon Jalapeno Poppers in Reminisce Extra May 2009, p52

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by Pearson76

Love Love Love this recipe!


Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2011 by stage-rose

I make this recipe all the time! Do some with and without the cheddar. Some people like them both ways.

Definitely avoid the face after the peppers though! If peppers touch your skin, rinse off with lemon juice, then soak in milk. They'll feel better!


Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2010 by L Wilson

These are rich but oh, so good. They disappear quickly!

 
 
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