Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Simple jalapeno poppers recipe that is the ultimate appetizer bursting with flavor! Jalapenos stuffed with a creamy bacon and Ranch flavored mixture and topped with a crispy topping.
Servings: 28 jalapeno poppers
Ingredients
- 12-14 fresh large jalapenos
Cream Cheese Filling-
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 Tbsp Ranch powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 8 oz bacon bits cooked
- 3 Tbsp green onion finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monetary jack cheese
Crispy Topping-
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Ranch powder, salt, garlic powder, pepper, chopped cooked bacon, green onions and shredded cheese.
- Carefully, cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out the seeds and membranes. (Wear gloves to avoid spicy fingers.)
- Divide the filling evenly between all the jalapenos, adding into the center of each jalapeno half. (Add the cream cheese filling into a piping bag for easier and cleaner stuffing.)
- Add the stuffed jalapenos to the line baking sheet. (Do not overcrowd, divide among two baking sheets if necessary.)
- In a small bowl, combine the panko crumbs and olive oil.
- Top the stuffed jalapenos with the panko mixture.
- Bake at 400°F for 20-22 minutes, until the jalapenos are tender and the topping is golden.
- Remove from heat and cool for 3-4 minutes.
- Top with additional chopped bacon and chopped green onions.
- Serve warm with Ranch for dipping sauce.