Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno poppers are a favorite game day appetizer. Loaded with creamy cheese, crispy smoky bacon and topped with crispy butter panko bread crumbs.
Servings 10
Calories 182kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon diced
- 8-10 jalapeno peppers about 3-4” long
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (I used pepper jack and cheddar)
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- Ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the bacon pieces. Cook until brown and crispy. Remove to a paper towel and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Slice jalapenos (you might want to wear gloves) in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon scoop out the seeds and membranes. And place on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl add the cream cheese, garlic powder, cheese, cooked bacon, and green onions and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl combine the melted butter and panko bread crumbs and mix until combined.
- Fill the jalapenos with the cream cheese mixture and top with the panko bread crumbs.
- Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2jalapeno halves | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
