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Oven-baked jalapeño poppers filled with a creamy cheese mixture including cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon, garlic, and chives. These spicy appetizers are baked until bubbly and golden and garnished with extra bacon and chives. Perfect for game day or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 10 large jalapeños
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced chives, plus more for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise, then carefully scoop out seeds and membranes. Place cut side up on a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, 4 strips of crumbled bacon, sliced chives, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and combined.
  3. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, pressing down lightly to create an even surface and prevent spilling.
  4. Bake stuffed jalapeños for 15-20 minutes or until filling is bubbly and slightly golden.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 2 crumbled bacon strips and extra chives over the baked poppers. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days., To reheat, warm in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 8-10 minutes until hot and crisp., Prep poppers ahead by filling and covering with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh., Do not overfill jalapeños, as the filling may spill during baking., Leftover filling is great mixed into scrambled eggs or as a quesadilla topping.

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