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JALAPEñO POPPERS WITH BACON



Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon image

These jalapeño poppers are filled with a cream cheese mixture, topped with crumbled bacon pieces, and then baked to perfection. You won't be able to stop at one!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 large jalapeños
8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pound bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/4 cup green onions (sliced)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wearing gloves, slice each of the jalapeños in half lengthwise and use a spoon to remove the seeds and veins.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cheddar, bacon, and green onions.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly in the jalapeños and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until the jalapeños are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 223 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PEPPER POPPERS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine cheeses, bacon and seasonings; mix well. Spoon about 2 tablespoonfuls 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BEST EVER JALAPENO POPPERS



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This is a recipe I made by taking the best of three or four popper recipes and combining them to make something that tastes wonderful. A frequent request at my house, and at others. I usually make 100 and put them in the fridge. They don't last long. Adjust the amount of bacon bits and type of shredded cheese to taste. Increase the recipe as necessary! Lots of tests helps to best figure out the way you like it. Be sure to wear rubber gloves while seeding the jalapenos -- they will burn.

Provided by HLSANDS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
12 ounces jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 quarts oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Spoon this mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves.
  • Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls. Dip the stuffed jalapenos first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each. Allow the coated jalapenos to dry for about 10 minutes.
  • Dip the jalapenos in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs. Allow them to dry, then repeat to ensure the entire surface of the jalapeno is coated.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 365 degrees F ( 180 degrees C). Deep fry the coated jalapenos 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 109.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

DINNER POPPERS



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I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner? For this meal-in-one, I use poblanos for my husband and son, and hotter peppers for my daughter and me. -Sherri Jerzyk, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bacon strips
4 chicken tenderloins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 poblano peppers
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 4 strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown tenderloins on both sides. Cool slightly., Carefully cut a slit down the side of each pepper and remove seeds. Fill each with 1 tenderloin; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese and a strip of cream cheese. Close peppers; wrap with bacon and secure with toothpicks., Place on a foil-lined baking sheet, slit side up. Top with remaining cheddar cheese; bake until browned and peppers are tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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