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Tex Mex Jalapeño Poppers
Make these fun and easy appetizers with a cheesy filling and just the right amount of heat for your next party!
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp. taco seasoning
- 3 strips thick-cut bacon
- scallions for garnish optional
Taco Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 1/2 Tbsp. sweet paprika
- 1/2 Tbsp. salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash the peppers, remove stems and slice in half lengthwise. Remove all seeds and white membranes.
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and taco seasoning.
- Fry the bacon in a nonstick skillet. Allow to cool, then dice.
- Stuff each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with diced bacon and chopped scallions.
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These look wonderful and I can’t wait to try them. Your recipes are always so good.
I hope you love them!
I made these with baby back ribs today for the family. Very straightforward and a delicious success. Thanks so much!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, I bet they went great with barbecue!