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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 garlic powder

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 garlic powder 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

Servings: 16 poppers
Time: 10 minutes prep, 27 minutes cook
Difficulty: Easy
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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 garlic powder

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 garlic powder 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 clean up. 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

Mini Prep Glass Bowl

Pyrex Bakeware Scalloped Pie Plate

Simply Bamboo Maui Bamboo Cutting Board

Wilton Recipe Right Non-stick Cookie Sheet Set, 2-Piece

Spring Chef Baking Rack

ZELITE INFINITY Chef Knife 8 inch