Recipe - Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Scott Roberts October 15, 2010 at 12:32 am food Digg this ArticleDigg Share via FacebookShare    

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno PoppersFor a delicious appetizer or snack, it's hard to beat the wide appeal of bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers. It's got kick from the jalapenos, crispiness from bacon, and a sweet, creamy, melty fusion of cheddar and cream cheese to balance out the taste.

* 25 fresh jalapeño peppers
* 2 16 ounce packages bacon
* 16 ounces cream cheese
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (you can substitute any comparable types of cheese, such as shredded monterey-jack or a "Mexican" blend)

Directions

First, preheat oven to 450°F. Second, using a large spoon, blend the cream cheese and cheddar cheese together in a mixing bowl. Next, wash the jalapeno peppers, split them in half longways, and scoop out the seeds and veins. Then, stuff each pepper half with the cheese mixture using a teaspoon or butter knife (experiment to see what works best for you). Cut bacon in half and wrap 1/2 slice around each pepper half; stick a toothpick through to hold the bacon in place. Place on baking sheets and place in oven for 10 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked.

Alternate Grilling Method:
Lay the peppers on a preheated grill and cook for about 3 minutes on medium heat on one side. Carefully turn the peppers over (you don't want the cheese to ooze out) and grill the other side for another 2-3 minutes till the bacon is crispy and cooked, and the cheese is melted.





     Comments
Comment Sheryl Timmerman
2008-06-07 19:10:40
Sounds yummy! I had japapeno poppers a few years ago and forgot how much I had enjoyed them. I'll have to try these at my next get together. Thanks for the recipe!
Comment lindamckinnon@comcast.net
2008-06-10 17:26:46
These jalapeno poppers are also great breaded. Try stuffing them with cheese and dipping them in flour & breadcrumbs. Then fry them up until they're golden brown....MMMMM!
Comment Chileman
2010-10-15 06:30:56
If you're really adventurous, try some habaneros instead!
Comment bmanMA
2010-10-15 11:42:54
We in the BBQ world call these Atomic Buffalo Turds (ABTs). Best cooked on a smoker, or on a charcoal grill cooked indirectly with some wood chunks to get them smoky. If you cook them indirectly at a lower temp (250-275) there is no need to flip. You can also pre-render the bacon a bit to aid in crisping.

Make a bunch cuz they will go fast!
Comment Scott Roberts
2010-10-15 19:41:42
bmanMA,

Correct. Whatever you want to call them, they are one of the tastiest appetizers around! Thanks for the smoker tips!
Comment danielle
2010-10-16 07:38:15
I have always made poppers almost this exact way, and always throw them on the grill. I half cook the Bacon first so that I can blackened the peppers on the grill without cooking the bacon too long. They are amazing. Never added cheddar though..
Comment Matt Kay
2010-10-17 00:36:05
It’s often said that there are two types of food; the food on which you can put cheese and the food on which you can put chocolate. I agree with this. And, I agree wholeheartedly – but only if it includes chiles.

This was my mantra but it's clear I forgot BACON. You've managed three out of four. :D

One thing I've done in the past is to mix an egg in with the cheese. It acts as a binder so when you bite into it the cheese doesn't squirt.

Good stuff.


Comment Rachel
2010-10-21 16:32:35
These look really good, I definitely have to try them!
Thanks for the recipe
Comment Steve
2010-10-21 17:49:43
I have a friend at work that makes them similar to this. They are goooooooood.
Comment Jim
2010-11-18 10:24:52
Now that's good eats!!

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