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Baked Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon

Try Baked Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon when you’re craving a little heat in an appetizer. Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon. So easy and so yummy! Click to Tweet

Try Baked Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon when you’re craving a little heat in an appetizer. Or a Sonic snack…

Okay, I admit it–I am a Sonic-Addict. I love Sonic cheeseburgers and fries. I adore their chicken dinners. Their onion rings. Mozzarella Sticks. And yes, their Ched “R” Peppers. They are so good! Oh, and I can’t leave out their Cherry Limeades and Ice Cream Blasts. Or how about their Root Beer Floats?!! Or their Chili Cheese Coney Dogs. Oh my!

My husband gives me a hard time about wanting to eat at Sonic. In fact, Sonic was the first place we ate on our honeymoon. But in my defense, it WAS late and this was the only place open! However, the apples didn’t fall far from the tree, as all of our daughters love this drive-in restaurant as much as I do.

Ingredients Needed to make Jalapeno Poppers

jalapenos (15 of them)
cream cheese
cheddar cheese
mayonnaise
Louisiana hot sauce
dried parsley
garlic powder
kosher salt
bacon
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
olive oil baking spray

Directions for Making Baked Jalapeno Poppers

To begin, prepare the jalapenos by slicing them in half and removing the seeds and membrane. I learned my lesson well the first time I worked with hot peppers that it was necessary for me to wear plastic gloves to protect my hands from the burning sensation. My hands burned for hours! Not fun! Some people can get by with not wearing gloves. Ree Drummand at the Pioneer Woman comes to mind. But not me.

*Please wear plastic gloves when working with jalapenos, and do not touch your face.

Place the halved jalapenos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes to soften.

Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth. Stir in crumbled bacon and mix well. Spoon filling into cooled jalapenos.

Sprinkle with bread crumbs, pressing lightly into the filling. Spray tops with vegetable oil. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes, until topping has a golden brown crust. Serve warm.

The next time you’re hit with a craving for a jalapeno popper, try this baked version. It’s much easier than those that are deep fried. And my Baked Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon gets rave reviews any time I make them. It’s perfect for when your peppers are taking over your summer garden. And it makes 30, so it’s great for family gatherings or potluck dinners.

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Baked Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon

Here's an easy recipe to make with your garden jalapeno peppers.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Garden Jalapenos, Jalapeno Peppers

Prep Time: 29 minutes

Cook Time: 37 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 6 minutes

Servings: poppers

Equipment

Knife Set

Stainless Bowls

Parchment Paper

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

15 large jalapeno peppers
6 oz. cream cheese softened
6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Louisiana Hot Sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
olive oil baking spray

Instructions

Slice jalapeno peppers in half and remove seed and membrane Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or tinfoil. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes to soften.
Meanwhile in mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth. Add crumbled bacon and mix well. Spoon filling into cooled jalapenos.
Sprinkle with bread crumbs, pressing into filling. Spray tops with olive oil baking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes, until tops are a golden brown crust. Serve warm. Makes 30 appetizers.