spicy, savory jalapeno poppers

Recipe by
Deb Justus
The Villages, FL

These poppers are always popular snack at football games or neighborhood get-togethers. I always remove the seeds and ribs because you never know how hot the jalapenos will be. Sometimes it doesn't make a difference. LOL

yield 18 -20
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For spicy, savory jalapeno poppers

  • 9-10 lg
    jalapenos, fresh
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp
    salsa
  • 7 slice
    bacon
  • barbecue sauce
  • sour cream

How To Make spicy, savory jalapeno poppers

  • 1
    Place the bacon on a large cookie sheet lined with foil. Place in a 375° oven until some of the fat has been rendered out.
  • 2
    Wash the peppers and cut in half. Scrape out the seeds and ribs.
  • 3
    Combine the cream cheese, salsa and cheddar cheese. Fill each jalapeno half with this mixture.
  • 4
    Cut each piece of bacon into three pieces and place a piece of bacon on each pepper
  • 5
    Once the bacon starts to crisp start basting with your favorite barbeque sauce. This will depend upon your oven and bacon and could take 15-20 minutes or more.
  • 6
    Serve with sides of sour cream (for cooling in case the poppers are too spicy) and a little extra barbeque sauce.

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