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Jalapeño Poppers

Plate of homemade jalapeño poppers stuffed with creamy cheese filling and bacon with a crispy golden breading.
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  20 min
  • Cook Time:  30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or baking spray
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 pieces cooked thick-cut bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 10 jalapeños, halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position. Grease a rimmed sheet pan with the oil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, cream cheese, bacon, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
  3. Divide the cream cheese mixture among the jalapeño halves, filling each evenly.
  4. In a second small bowl, combine the panko and melted butter. Sprinkle the panko mixture over the stuffed jalapeños. Place the stuffed jalapeños on the prepared sheet pan, filled sides up. Bake until the filling is bubbling, jalapeños have softened, and panko is golden, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

If you’re sensitive to spice, use kitchen gloves when you prep the jalapeños! And be sure to wash your hands thoroughly.