Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Gorgonzola
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Gorgonzola
Description
This recipe for Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Gorgonzola starts by halving and seeding large jalapeño peppers to create a vessel for the creamy filling. A mixture of softened cream cheese combined with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese forms a rich and tangy stuffing, which is spooned into the pepper halves. Each stuffed pepper is then wrapped with thin strips of bacon, which are sliced lengthwise to fit snugly. A drizzle of honey-flavored barbecue sauce adds a hint of sweetness and extra glaze during baking.
Baked at 425°F until the bacon crisps to your preference, the poppers develop a smoky, savory crust enveloping the softened filling and tender jalapeños. The contrast of creamy cheese and spicy pepper with smoky bacon creates a layered taste experience with a pleasing mixture of textures, from crisp edges to a soft center.
These poppers are best served hot, directly from the oven as appetizers or finger foods at gatherings, pairing well with cold beverages or as a flavorful snack to share.
Ingredients
- 10 large jalapeno pepper
- 8 ounce cream cheese at room temperature, package
- 6 ounces gorgonzola cheese , crumbled
- 12 ounces Bacon sliced
- ¼ cup barbeque sauce honey flavored
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- Slice the jalapenos in half from the stem to the point. Cut around the seeds and stems, then scoop out the insides. Set the jalapeno halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Stir the softened cream cheese in a small bowl. Crumble half of the Gorgonzola cheese into the cream cheese and stir to combine. Spoon the cheese mixture into the jalapeño halves.
- Slice the bacon strips in half lengthwise to make skinny strips. Wrap each jalapeño with a slice of bacon.
- Drizzle each jalapeño with barbeque sauce and sprinkle with a few more crumbles of Gorgonzola.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the bacon crisps to your liking. Drizzle with more bbq sauce and Gorgonzola if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 307IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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