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Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Explosion Bites — restaurant-quality recipe photo

Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Explosion Bites

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Cheese Avalanche
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Explosion Bites are a spicy, cheesy delight that will have your taste buds dancing! Perfect for parties or game day, these bites are sure to impress.


Ingredients

Scale

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped

4 fresh jalapeños, halved and seeded

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking spray


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375.

2. In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.

4. Dredge each stuffed jalapeño in panko breadcrumbs.

5. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.


Notes

These bites can be made ahead of time and frozen. Just bake them straight from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pieces
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: jalapeño, cheese, bacon, appetizer