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Jalapeno Poppers

These spicy Italian-inspired, crispy bacon wrapped, super cheesy Jalapeno Poppers are so tasty and about to become your new favorite game day finger food! Made with just 7 simple ingredients this easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and is unbelievably delicious! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 Jalapeno peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (1 package)
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 10 lices Bacon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the stem from each jalapeno and remove the seeds, carefully so the jalapenos don't break.
  3. In a large bowl mix the cream cheese with sun dried tomatoes, basil, garlic and salt and pepper.
  4. Fill a pastry bag or Ziploc bag with the cream cheese mixture. Squeeze the filling into each jalapeno, don't overfill them too much as they will spurt of during cooking. Wrap each pepper with 1 slice of bacon and secure the bacon with a toothpick.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes and then turn the oven on to broil and broil for 2 minutes until bacon is nice and crisp.

Notes

  • Wear gloves. To prevent burning your hands and then potentially your face, always wear gloves anytime you work with fresh jalapeno peppers. 
  • Room temperature cheese. The cream cheese should be a little soft when you make the filling. So you’ll want to take it out of the fridge about an hour before starting the recipe. 
  • Taste the filling. Give the filling a try before stuffing the jalapenos. Ensuring it is properly seasoned with enough salt and pepper is the key to the tastiest jalapeno poppers. 
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days when covered in plastic wrap or put in an airtight container. However, they do not freeze well. To reheat, just put the leftovers in the microwave for a few minutes on medium power or in the oven at 350°F (176°C) for about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2poppers Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 557mg (23%) Potassium 417mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 997IU (20%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Serving 2poppers
Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 557mg 23%
Potassium 417mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 997IU 20%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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