Jalapeño poppers are one of the easiest, most satisfying party apps. Mix cream cheese with Pepper Jack, stuff it in jalapeños, and wrap it all in bacon. In the oven, the cheese gets hot and melty and the peppers mellow slightly. The combination is PERFECT.
INGREDIENTS
1 block of cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. grated Pepper Jack
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher Salt
Freshly cut black pepper
12 jalapeños
12 slices of bacon, divided in half
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Pepper Jack and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise, then use a spoon to remove seeds and veins. Stuff with the cheese mixture and wrap each one with a slice of bacon in half.
Place on a baking sheet and bake until the bacon is crisp and the peppers are tender, about 25 minutes.