These bite-sized appetizers may be small, but they pack an addicting amount of zippy flavor! Make these poppers for your next party and watch the entire tray disappear.
What are a bunch of jalapeno poppers doing on my blog in only August? Well, for starters my jalapeno plant is still producing in mass quantities. Secondly, this recipe idea has been in my head pretty much ALL summer and I just couldn’t wait another 3-ish weeks until football season officially starts.
Pull out the chili pot, the chips ‘n’ dip and all that other Super Bowl Sunday food. Even though football hasn’t started yet, there’s no reason you can’t get a head-start on the food menu.
Taste in advance. That’s my motto. š
These poppers? Totally my new favorite app in the WORLD. Seriously, you guys probably know my obsession with anything-sweet ‘n’ spicy; but combine that with CHEESE? In a JALAPENO? Wrapped in BACON?
Mind = Blown.
Self-control = Gone.
Okay, for some reason I just think “jalapeno popper” is the funnest thing to say.
Popper. Popper. Jalapeno popper. POPPER.
Can you tell I’m a little riled up? ‘Musta been all those POPPERS I had for breakfast earlier…
KIDDING. As much as I’m in love with these little ‘thangs, I don’t think I could stomach something so spicy at only 7am.
The word “poppers” doesn’t really give these awesome ‘thangs just. These aren’t just your little lame firecrackers. More like those ginormous fireworks that you gawk at on the 4th of July.
Wow. Only I would start talking about jalapeno poppers and finish up talking about fireworks. Geez, my focus level really needs some work…..
So jalapeno poppers. They really do put the P in PARTY.
Party-in-your-mouth doesn’t even come close to describing these poppers.
Bring some P-oppers to your next P-arty. P-eople will LOVE ya forever.
My heat-lovin’ older brother proclaimed these poppers a “keeper recipe” so I’m pretty sure batch after glorious batch of these poppers are gonna be requested from him whenever he comes over.
My family loved the nice “zip” of heat in these poppers, but if you’re cooking for the kids, feel free to make these poppers in sweet peppers rather than jalapenos.— It’ll bring the heat level down quite a bit, but they’ll still be totally delish.
It’s a whole new level of YUM. You can make them both ways in one batch and everyone will love these poppers either way you make ’em. SCORE.
Er, TOUCHDOWN. It’s almost football season. š
Just don’t wait that long to make these poppers, puh-LEEZE!
Sooo let’s go over the step-by-step process. They’re so simple, even a child could make them. Or an impatient food blogger…
Stuff them jalapenos with some cheesy goodness….
Wrap those bad boys in bacon…
Bacon, glorious, bacon…..
Bake until bubbly.
Eat until your tummy hurts.
And my job is done here.
Sweet ānā Spicy Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 6 medium jalapeno peppers
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
- 6 strips uncooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan. Set aside.
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Cut jalapeno peppers in half and core each half. Set aside. In a small bowl, beat cheeses until creamy. Spoon filling evenly into jalapeno halves.
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Cut bacon strips in hlaf width-wise. Wrap filled jalapenos in bacon and place in a single layer prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine sugar and chili powder. Sprinkle over jalapeno peppers.
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Bake jalapeno poppers at 350F 18-20 minutes, or until bacon is firm and peppers are soft. Cool slightly before serving warm.
Recipe Notes
Store jalapeno poppers in refrigerator up to 5 days. Re-heat before serving.
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These poppers are adorable, Sarah! I can’t get over how flawless they look. Like I just want to reach into my computer and sneak a few of these babies for breakfast! What a fun snack to serve at a party! And anything wrapped in bacon is always a winner in my book! š
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Thanks, Gayle! I totally get wanting to eat these for breakfast—I was THIS close to giving into that crazy craving! LOL.
And now you made me miss this awesome combo: bacon and jalapeno peppers. I think it tastes as good as it looks on the picture.
Olivia – Primavera Kitchen recently posted…Peanut Butter White Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-free)
Thanks, Olivia! It’s a combo made in jalapeno popper heaven for sure! š
I don’t know what it is about jalapenos, but we always have a lot on our plant too. They seem to grow really well in the hot weather. I love stuffing jalapenos but I have actually never had them wrapped in bacon. I need to try these soon!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor recently posted…Stitch Fix August 2014 Review
I’ve noticed that with mine too! My jalepeno plants totally go crazy during a heat wave. No complaints here though, since everyone knows that means lots and lots of poppers are in the future! š
Yum! I am such a fan of jalapeƱo poppers, and these look sublime! LOVE the coconut sugar and and chili powder sprinkling!
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Thanks, Rachael! These poppers sound RIGHT up your alley, girl! š
Oh man.. We don’t usually eat bacon or pork, but if we did, I would be ALL over these. Like.. how can jalapeno poppers exist WITHOUT bacon?!
For the bacon eaters of course š These look so amazing and perfect for tailgating!
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We don’t eat pork either, so I decided to use turkey bacon instead for these poppers! It turned out just as good. š And yes, these poppers are NECESSARY for any tail-gating. Thanks, Cheryl! š
Awesome!!! If they turned out this good with turkey bacon I BET they could even do OK with veggie bacon! Maybe add a little extra oil.. mmmm.
Cheryl recently posted…Stone Fruit Skillet Crumble for Two (Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free)
Veggie bacon would be a fine sub, Cheryl! š
Ok, I totally love spicy jalapeno poppers, but I love the fact that you added some sweetness even more! These are definitely going on our game day menu!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen recently posted…Slow Cooker Bacon Mac and Cheese
Thanks, Christin! And yay! You’ll have to let me know what you guys think of them! š
How perfect do these look?! I love that you wrapped them in bacon too, bacon just makes the world go round. Pinning these! These would be perfect for the start of football season š
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Bacon TOTALLY makes the world go round. š Thanks, Danielle!
POPPER!!! Haha! I grew jalapenos once and I swear I only planted two seeds and I had about ten plants pop up and they all produced so many jalapenos! I wish I would have had this recipe back then because I had soooo many! I’m all about snacks and bacon and jalapenos, so this is the snack for me! My favorite thing about football season is all the yummy snacks I get to make!
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Right?! Jalapenos just have some freakishly-large reproduction rate. LOL. You totally need to get your hands on some FAST so you can make these poppers, Izzy! š
Wow, these look amazing! I’ve never tried a popper- but they sound super delicious! š
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext recently posted…Stuffed-Mushroom Burgers with Sweet Relish & Rosemary Baked Chips {Vegan}
Thanks, Jess! You totally need to try poppers, girl! š
I have been looking for an easy and spicy recipe for the abundance of poppers available at our Outdoor Market and finally…..THIS IS IT! I cannot wait to buy some on Friday and make this recipe. We love, love spicy…the hotter the better. Thanks for the recipe.
Yay! I hope you like these poppers, Joyce! Let me know how they turn out. š
I love jalapeno poppers. Great pics Sarah! You make them look irresistible.
Pinning!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments recently posted…Tex Mex Chicken Soup
Thanks for the photography compliments and for the pin, Melanie! Have a great day, lady! š
These look sooooo good to me! I love jalapeno poppers, and of course anything with bacon is a WIN!
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Totally agree, Kelly! Bacon makes anything better. FACT. š
Oohhh I’m making jalapenos tonight and after seeing these I can’t wait to go jalapeno cray-cray in the kitchen tonight! š LOVE bacon & all things jalapeno! š
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Haha I want to go jalapeno cray-cray with you, Karen! Love the sound of that. š
I have a feeling these are going to make me the domestic goddess of football season. #winning
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I have no doubt that you’ll have all the guys wrapped around your little finger if you made these poppers for the big games, Joanne. š
These P-oppers are a touchdown in my book! I love everything about these little thangs and can assure you I’d eat my fill. Perfect Game Day app and then some! Pinning. š
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My neighbor used to make a version of this, only they did not use sugar or chili powder. They were terrific.
That’s awesome that our recipes were so similar! š
This is definitely an awesome appetizer Sarah. I never would have thought to wrap bacon around jalapeno’s before.. I have been missing out on something seriously delicious! I will have to recreate this recipe, thanks for sharing it.
Thalia @ butter and brioche recently posted…Croque Monsieur with French Onion Relish
Thanks, Thaila! And you totally have been missing out—make up for lost time by making these poppers ASAP, girl! š
These look awesome! I love jalapeƱos! The only thing that mrs them better is if they are wrapped in bacon!
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Oh my god, these would totally disappear so quickly! This is a great recipe for the impending football season š
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…Sesame Tofu Kale Rolls
I can tell you firsthand that they disappear practically the second I set them out on the table! š
I need to hide my computer screen because if my husband sees this he will demand I make them immediately! haha It’s like all his favorites in one little package. Or popper š They look pretty darn awesome.
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Hahaha! It sounds like your hubby has the right idea. š Thanks, Ashley!
Yum! Those poppers look delicious and I love the addition of bacon š
Thanks, Ashley! š
Mu hubby is having his entire fantasy football league over on Sunday and of course I need to make some food. These will be a hit with the guys. I can tell.
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic recently posted…Baked French Fries with Roasted Garlic Butter
Wowzers! You definitely need to try these poppers then, Kathy! They’ll make you the most popular person at the party. š
Yum, these look delicious! I love the bacon wrap. That is probably my most favorite part š
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These jalapeno poppers look perfect I love the coconut sugar, chili powder and of course the bacon! Perfect little apps for game day! Pinning!
Thanks, Kelly! And yes, these poppers are the BOMB for game day! Thanks for pinning, girl!
Touchdown is right! This is absolutely perfect for game day parties, quick dinner sides, and just about anytime after 7 am š Adding a little zip zing and zang (since this is a thang) sounds amazing! Pinned!
“Anytime after 7am”. I’m liking the sound of that! LOL. Thanks for the pin, girl! š
I think it’s so cool that you’re a home schooled 17-year-old with a food blog. It’s beautiful and professional and your pictures make me beyond hungry. Wow. Keep it up Sarah!
Thanks so much, Chloe! You’re too kind. š
the blunt tip chili is not as hot as the pointy ones—-for a little smoke taste, blister the chili over your stove burner scrape the skin off with a paring knife. leave some burned skin on for more flavor—-to remove all the heat from the jale soak in ice water 1/2 hour—from a chili head
Thanks for the tips, Sunny!
do you mind sharing which brand of turkey bacon you used? your pics make the bacon look “real”. most turkey bacon i find is usually very fake looking. can’t wait to try these and i’m ashamed i didn’t think of turkey bacon before!!!!
My favorite brand of turkey bacon is Applegate—they don’t use any antibiotics or preservatives in their bacon which is definitely a plus! š
I’ve been making these for years! I add green onion garlic and sun dried tomatoes to my cream cheese, never cut them in half though-GREAT tip!
I love your idea of adding green onion and sun dried tomatoes to these poppers! Must try that. š