Living Harvest Gardens
Snack

Jalapeno Poppers

Halved jalapenos seeded and filled with cheese, wrapped in bacon, and baked until crisp and bubbling.

  • Serves6
  • Prep20 min
  • Cook25 min
  • LevelEasy
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Ingredients

  • 12 jalapenos, halved lengthwise
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 12 bacon strips, halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion

Method

  1. Heat oven to 400°F (205°C) and set a rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
  2. Scrape the seeds and white ribs out of each jalapeno half.
  3. Stir the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, paprika, and green onion together.
  4. Fill each pepper half with the cheese mixture.
  5. Wrap a half strip of bacon around each and set them on the rack.
  6. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the filling bubbles.

Notes

Scrape out the seeds and ribs to set the heat where you want it — that pale inner flesh is where a jalapeno keeps its fire. Take it all out for a mellow popper, or leave a little behind if your crowd likes a kick. Either way the cheese and bacon carry the rest.

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