Baked Jalapeno Bacon Poppers

Baked Jalapeno Bacon Poppers
  • Author: Jaden

These jalapeño poppers are a delightful blend of spicy peppers, savory bacon, and creamy cheeses, all seasoned with Cajun spices and coated in crispy bread crumbs. Perfect for serving at parties or enjoying as a tasty snack, these poppers are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 10 mini sweet peppers or jalapeno peppers
  • 3 strips bacon
  • 1 eight-ounce package cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or your seasoning blend of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs or corn flake crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F. Slice each sweet pepper in half lengthwise. Use your spoon to scoop out any seeds and some of the rib to make a nice, clean boat.
  • Cook bacon to crisp (you can use a microwave - place bacon between paper towels, microwave 3-4 minutes or until crisp). Mince cooked bacon. In a bowl, mix together the bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Cajun seasoning. Spoon cheese mixture into each sweet pepper.
  • Melt butter in microwave, stir in the bread crumbs. Hold each popper and dip cheese side down into bread crumbs. Bake 375F for 20 minutes or until cheese melty and bread crumbs crusty.

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6 as appetizer