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Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Popper Bites

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

Description

These Spicy Cheddar Jalapeño Popper Bites are a perfect blend of creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon, making them an irresistible appetizer for any gathering.


Ingredients

Scale

8 jalapeños, halved and seeded

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, mix the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.

4. Dip each stuffed jalapeño in breadcrumbs to coat.

5. Place the jalapeños on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.


Notes

For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños.

Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 popper
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: jalapeño poppers, appetizers, spicy snacks