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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers with Taco Filling

What is better than cheese stuffed jalapeños? Taco stuffed jalapeños, wrapped in bacon! These Taco Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers take a normal jalapeño popper and give them a delicious Tex-Mex twist.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 30 poppers
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 15-16 fresh jalapeños
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 1 oz package Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 lb Bacon (the amount you need will depend on the size of your peppers. You will need approximately 1/2 slice of bacon per pepper)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  2. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and the ribs and discard.
  3. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Drain any grease if necessary. Add the taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl, then add the cooked taco meat. Stir until combined. Stir in the shredded cheese.
  5. Fill each of the halved jalapeños with the taco meat, dividing evenly.
  6. Cut the bacon in half. Wrap one of the half slices of bacon around each of the jalapeños. Secure with a toothpick and place on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked through. Crisp up under the broiler for a minute or two, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • The size of jalapeños you use will determine how many poppers you will get. I had medium sized peppers and was able to fill 30 halves with the taco filling. You may get more or less depending on the size of the peppers.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1popper Calories 75kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 106mg (4%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30poppers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75

% Daily Value*

Serving 1popper
Calories 75kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 106mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.