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Pepper Popper Fingers

Name: Pepper Popper Fingers
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 12 medium jalapeno peppers, stems removed, halved lengthwise and seeded; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1/4 cup sliced almonds

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022

Our Test Kitchen had a hand in making these Halloween-inspired jalapeno poppers. They're baked instead of fried so making them is a snap. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
12 medium jalapeno peppers, stems removed, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each pepper half. Dip tops of stuffed peppers into bread crumbs.
Place a small amount of ketchup at the end of each popper; top with a sliced almond to resemble a fingernail. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 95 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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