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Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno poppers on a plate.
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This easy recipe for jalapeno poppers is perfect for your next tailgate. Or party. Or just when you want a spicy, cheesy snack!

Ingredients

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  • 18 slices bacon, cut in half
  • 18 fresh jalapenos
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 scallion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and put a cooling rack on top.  Lay the bacon in a single layer on the rack and cook for 10 minutes.  Your bacon will be partially cooked but still pliable and perfect for wrapping.  Keep the oven on after you take the bacon out to cool.
  2. While the bacon is cooking, PUT ON GLOVES! (I get the box of latex surgical gloves at CVS. They are perfect for this sort of thing).
  3. Cut the jalapenos in half length-wise and take out the seeds and membranes with a spoon or your gloved fingers. 
  4. Combine the cream cheese, cheddar and scallions in a bowl until combined.
  5. Stuff each jalapeno half with cheese mixture.
  6. Wrap each bacon half-slice around the pepper and secure with a toothpick.
  7. Brush with bbq sauce.
  8. Now and only now may you remove the gloves.
  9. Bake in the 400 degree oven for 25 minutes or until bacon is cooked and sizzling.
  10. Can be served hot or at room temperature, if they last that long.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/jalapeno-poppers/