Jalapeño Popper Bites
Ingredients
- 12 fresh jalapeños halved and seeded
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wearing gloves, slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and white ribs with a small spoon.
- Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, and crumbled bacon together in a bowl until evenly combined.
- Spoon the filling into each jalapeño half, mounding it slightly above the rim.
- Arrange the filled halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the peppers have softened and the filling is bubbling and lightly browned on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, since the filling holds its heat longer than the pepper, before serving.
Good to Know
Stuff the peppers up to a day ahead and refrigerate uncovered; bake straight from cold, adding 3 to 4 extra minutes.