Jalapeno Poppers
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Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect spicy, cheesy appetizer for your next party. With rich cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and savory spices, these stuffed peppers are the perfect appetizer for game day or any occasion.
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeno peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup bacon bits
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Wearing gloves, slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise through the stem. Leaving the stem, remove the seeds and membranes with a small spoon or your fingers.
- Preheat oven to 400°F, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Mix together the cream cheese, ½ cup of the cheddar cheese, bacon bits, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each jalapeno half with filling, and top with remaining 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese. You can even add a few more bacon bits here if you'd like.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 979IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 0.3mg