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bite in a jalapeno popper with crispy chip topping
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Baked Jalapeño Poppers

These crispy jalapeño poppers are the perfect appetizer to throw together for any type of event—or just a simple happy hour at home!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: appetizer, snack
Servings: 12 poppers
Calories: 86kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 6 jalapeño peppers
  • 3 strips of bacon diced
  • 4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced thin
  • Crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut the jalapeños in half the long way (slicing through the stem). Deseed the centers and remove the membranes. Set aside and wash your hands right away. 
  • In a small frying pan, cook the bacon bits until crispy. Remove to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  • In the same medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the bacon bits, softened cream cheese, shredded cheeses, and green onions until combined.
  • Fill the jalapeño halves with the cream cheese mixture.
  • Place the crushed tortilla chips in a bowl. 
  • Dip the jalapeño poppers into the bowl, cream cheese side down, so the crushed chips will attach to the top.
  • Place the stuffed jalapeños, chip side facing up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.