So… we get invited to parties. We love parties
“What can I bring?” I say. “Can you make your Jalapeno Poppers??” they say.
Yes, of course I can.
I’ll show you why this 4 ingredient appetizer is so highly requested
I have 8 jalapeno peppers, 8 slices of bacon cut in half, 4 ounces of cream cheese, 4 ounces of pepper jack cheese and a teaspoon of The Spice Apothecary’s Everyday Seasoning
First off, we need to seed these peppers
The seeds and membranes are what make them spicy and while we want some heat, we also want to be able to eat them without calling in the fire department
I generally choose to wear a disposable glove on my pepper-touching-hand. Just a precaution, but I cannot tell you how many times I’ve cut jalapenos and then rubbed my eye with soul burning agony
Maybe a little dramatic, but it’s better to be safe, right?
Slice the peppers lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and membranes
Using a spoon makes de-seeding the peppers an easy job
Let’s mix up our cheese stuffing
Add 4 ounces of room temp cream cheese, 4 ounces of shredded pepper jack cheese and a teaspoon of Everyday Seasoning to a bowl and stir to combine
It’s stuffing time. Divide the cheese mixture equally between the 16 pepper halves
I’m sure these jalapenos would be delicious if we cooked them right now
But, uh… bacon
Wrap each pepper with a bacon strip and now we’re ready to rock and roll
I’ve lined a sheet pan with foil for easy clean up. I’m using a wire rack so the bacon cooks evenly and doesn’t sit in it’s own fat
Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until the bacon is cooked to your liking. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes to crisp up. Let rest for about 10 minutes (the hardest part of this recipe) and serve!
Enjoy!
Simply Sundays ~ Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
8 jalapeño peppers
8 slices of bacon cut in half
4 ounces of cream cheese
4 ounces of pepper jack cheese
1 teaspoon of The Spice Apothecary’s Everyday Seasoning
Directions
Slice the peppers in half lengthwise; scrape out the seeds and membrane
Add 4 ounces of room temp cream cheese, 4 ounces of shredded pepper jack cheese and a teaspoon of Everyday Seasoning to a bowl and stir to combine
Divide the cheese mixture equally between the 16 pepper halves; Wrap each pepper with a bacon strip
Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup. I’m using a wire rack so the bacon cooks evenly. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until the bacon is cooked to your liking. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes to crisp up. Let rest for about 10 minutes and serve!
Tools used to make this recipe
Architec Carving Board, Gripperwood
Pyrex Bakeware Scalloped Pie Plate
Simply Bamboo Maui Bamboo Cutting Board
Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece
ZELITE INFINITY Chef Knife 8 inch
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