Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

Name: Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Appetizers, Comfort Food Recipes, Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 2 bacon strips, halved; 2 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded; 4 teaspoons shredded Colby cheese; 4 teaspoons cream cheese, softened

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

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.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 160 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 246mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

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Originally published as Stuffed Jalapenos in Reminisce Extra May 2009

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Rockyforklake

Dec 15, 2014

Everyone loved these. Disappeared very quickly. Fairly simple to make.
shannah_thelen

Jun 12, 2014

I added chopped onions and garlic to the mixture. It doesn't matter how many I make, one time it was 4 dozen, they all go!
Writer2B

Jul 3, 2013

Can't believe the recipe allows for 2 poppers per person. lol They do disappear fast, so make lots. Our version has jalapeno half, stuffed with cream cheese, a little smokie sausage on top, wrapped with 1/2 piece of bacon, then grill till done. We never have any left. Enjoy! These are awesome anyway you make them.
homemaker27

Dec 13, 2012

oh and secure them with toothpicks
homemaker27

Dec 13, 2012

i meant to say fill each half with the sausage/cream cheese mixture and put 1/2 slice of bacon around each jalapeno half. sorry :)
homemaker27

Dec 13, 2012

i have not tried this recipe but here is a variation i had at a friend's house and it is AWESOME too!! fry 1# ground sausage, drain. mix the sausage with 8 ounces of cream cheese. wear gloves, wash jalapenos, cut off stem and cut in half and take seeds out. fill with sausage/cream cheese mixture, wrap a whole slice of bacon around jalapeno and place on baking sheet and bake @ 350 degrees till bacon and jalapeno's are done. the amount of jalapeno's vary according to the amount of sausage/cream cheese mixture u have. SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!
Pearson76

Oct 2, 2011

Love Love Love this recipe!
stage-rose

Jan 7, 2011

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!
L Wilson

Jun 30, 2010

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