Jalapeno Poppers

5 from 1 vote

Jalapeno Poppers - everyone’s favorite holiday appetizer, quick and easy with a creamy cheesy filling loaded with seasoning and crispy bacon.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: pieces

Calories: 75kcal

Author: Love Keil

Equipment

baking sheet

Ingredients

20 medium jalapenos cut in half lengthwise and seeded (using gloves)
8 oz cream cheese room tempeture
8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese grated
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
¼ cup green onion chopped
8 slices bacon baked at 400F for 10 minutes, finely chopped
1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon of water in a bowl
1 cup bread crumbs placed in a bowl
2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped, 100% optional for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or baking wire. In a bowl combine cream cheese, Montreal Jack cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, green onion and bacon. Give it a good mix.
Fill each jalapeno with the cream cheese mixture. Now, dip each jalapeno with filling side down in the egg mixture then breadcrumbs, then place breadcrumb side up onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and cheese is melted. If you want broil on high for few minutes until desired golden color. Enjoy!

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Notes

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