Jalapeno poppers are a popular snack or appetizer. They're becoming increasingly common on menus, so what better time to learn how to make them yourself? Your guests will be delighted when you bring these out at your next event.
Wrapping jalapeno poppers in bacon is the best way to take them to a new level. Everyone loves bacon, even if it isn't the best food in the world for you. Of course, we have to include cream cheese as well, because this recipe wouldn't be complete without it.
If you want to make this recipe a little bit healthier, there's nothing wrong with using turkey bacon instead of pork bacon. Turkey bacon is easy to find, and is lower in fat and calories compared to pork bacon. If you want to still be able to enjoy this recipe while on a diet, you can.
Another switch to make is to use light cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese. The taste will be very similar, but light cream cheese will have fewer calories and less fat. By making these two changes, these jalapeno poppers instantly become a lot healthier!
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients:
25 fresh jalapeno peppers
14-16 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 (16 ounce) packages bacon
Directions:
1. Cut stems off of peppers and cut them all in half longways.
2. Remove seeds from peppers.
3. Fill each pepper with cream cheese and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
4. Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around each pepper half.
5. Place on baking sheets and place in 450 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked.
6. Remove and serve when cooled. Serves 2.