Description
Jalapeno poppers are a great appetizer, made with cream cheese and smoky bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
6–9 jalapenos (depending on the size)
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesan
7 slices thick cut bacon
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Set oven to 400 degrees
- With your gloves on, clean out some or all of the seeds and membranes of the jalapenos.
- In a large skillet, fry seven slices of thick sliced bacon until medium well done.
- Remove from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the fat.
- Once the bacon has cooled take a sharp knife or kitchen shears and chop or cut in to small pieces, set aside.
- Take the room temperature cream cheese and place in a bowl or stand mixer with a paddle, mix until softened and light.
- Add the sour cream to the cream cheese and blend together.
- Blend in the spices.
- Add the sharp cheddar, parmesan and bacon into the cream cheese mixture.
- With a spoon or fork, fill each pepper with cream cheese.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cheese is browned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 9.5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 1.2 net
- Protein: 4.2 grams