Jalapeño Pepper Poppers

Name: Jalapeño Pepper Poppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 lb fresh jalapeno, halved lengthwise and seeded; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; ranch dip or salad dressing

Submitted by Chef #761874

"These stuffed peppers go quick at parties! Remove more of the seeds and white inside to decrease spicyness if you want."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 12

ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb fresh jalapeno, halved lengthwise and seeded
¹⁄₂ cup dry breadcrumbs
ranch dip or salad dressing

directions

In a mixing bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon and seasonings. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each pepper half. Roll in bread crumbs. Place in a sheet pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 300 for 20 minutes for spicy, 30 min for medium, and 40 min for mild. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.