Spicy Bacon-Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Spicy Bacon-Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
For the Poppers
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 8 Jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into small bits. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and the crumbled crispy bacon bits. Mix until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully spoon the cheese mixture into each prepared jalapeno half, filling them generously.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the melted butter over the breadcrumb mixture and toss to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each stuffed jalapeno pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Place the stuffed jalapeno poppers on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Let the poppers cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the spicy, cheesy, bacon-filled goodness!
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Bacon-Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
For the Poppers
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 8 Jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into small bits. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and the crumbled crispy bacon bits. Mix until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully spoon the cheese mixture into each prepared jalapeno half, filling them generously.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the melted butter over the breadcrumb mixture and toss to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each stuffed jalapeno pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Place the stuffed jalapeno poppers on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Let the poppers cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the spicy, cheesy, bacon-filled goodness!
⏱️ 1 min