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. 😉
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. 😉
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 ‘n’ 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
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake jalapeno poppers at 350F 18-20 minutes, or until bacon is firm and peppers are soft. Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
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Ashley @ ashleymarieskitchen says
Yum! Those poppers look delicious and I love the addition of bacon 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks, Ashley! 🙂
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
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.
Sarah says
Wowzers! You definitely need to try these poppers then, Kathy! They’ll make you the most popular person at the party. 😉
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Yum, these look delicious! I love the bacon wrap. That is probably my most favorite part 😀
Sarah says
Thanks, Cindy!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These jalapeno poppers look perfect I love the coconut sugar, chili powder and of course the bacon! Perfect little apps for game day! Pinning!
Sarah says
Thanks, Kelly! And yes, these poppers are the BOMB for game day! Thanks for pinning, girl!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
Touchdown is right! This is absolutely perfect for game day parties, quick dinner sides, and just about anytime after 7 am 😉 Adding a little zip zing and zang (since this is a thang) sounds amazing! Pinned!
Sarah says
“Anytime after 7am”. I’m liking the sound of that! LOL. Thanks for the pin, girl! 🙂
Chloe says
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!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Chloe! You’re too kind. 🙂
sunny edwards says
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
Sarah says
Thanks for the tips, Sunny!
yolande says
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!!!!
Sarah says
My favorite brand of turkey bacon is Applegate—they don’t use any antibiotics or preservatives in their bacon which is definitely a plus! 🙂
Deb says
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!
Sarah says
I love your idea of adding green onion and sun dried tomatoes to these poppers! Must try that. 🙂