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Bacon-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Prep time
40 minutes PT40M
Cook time
5 minutes PT5M
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
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Rich and creamy with just enough spice, these tasty jalapeño poppers are perfect party food!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups canola oil (or frying oil of choice)
  • 6 jalapeños, halved and cleaned
  • 2 slices thick cut bacon, minced
  • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chives, minced
  • 1½ teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs

Preparation

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat to 350°F.

Halve and clean jalapeños; the more seeds and white ribbing that remain, the spicier they will be.

Cook minced bacon until brown and crisp. Combine cream cheese, bacon, chives and ½ teaspoon pepper in a bowl and mix.

Spoon mixture into jalapeño halves. Place stuffed jalapeños on a cookie sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.

In a bowl, stir eggs. In a separate bowl, season flour with salt and remaining pepper. Place Panko bread crumbs in a third bowl.

Dredge chilled jalapeños in flour, then dip in egg and then in Panko bread crumbs. Place stuffed and breaded jalapeños in oil and fry until golden brown.