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Pepper Poppers

Name: Pepper Poppers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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 salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 pound fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; Sour cream, onion dip or ranch salad dressing

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

about 2 dozen

Updated: Nov. 02, 2022

These creamy stuffed jalapenos have some bite. They may be the most popular treats I make! My husband is always hinting that I should make a batch. —Lisa Byington, Johnson City, New York

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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 salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Sour cream, onion dip or ranch salad dressing

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine cheeses, bacon and seasonings; mix well. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each pepper half. Roll in bread crumbs.
Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and peppers are heated through, 15-20 minutes. Serve with sour cream, dip or dressing.

Peppers (Hot)

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

Nutrition Facts

1 popper: 94 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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