Jalapeño Poppers With Cheese and Bacon Filling
These jalapeno poppers are filled with a combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and optional bacon. Bacon takes them over the top, but feel free to leave it out or add some cilantro to the filling.
Ingredients
- 18 large jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 4 ounces
- 1 to 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs, fine dry
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1 cup salsa (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Cut the jalapeño peppers in half, lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds, white ribs, and membranes.18 large jalapeño peppers
- In a second bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and the crumbled bacon, if using. Blend thoroughly. Fill the pepper halves with the cheese mixture.8 ounces cream cheese | 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese | 1 to 2 strips bacon
- Pour the milk in a wide shallow bowl.1 cup milk
- Put the flour in another bowl.1 cup all-purpose flour
- Dip the pepper halves in the milk, then in the flour. Set the coated pepper halves on the lined baking sheet and let them dry for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Put the breadcrumbs in another bowl.
- Dip the peppers in the milk once again and then in the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle lightly with the kosher salt. Let them dry for another 10 to 15 minutes.1 cup breadcrumbs | 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Meanwhile, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy pot or deep fryer to 370°F.Vegetable oil
- Place a rack on a large baking sheet.
- Fry the jalapeño poppers, about 4 at a time, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- With a slotted metal spoon, remove the poppers to paper towels to drain.
- Transfer the drained jalapeño poppers to the rack and place them in the warm oven while frying subsequent batches.
- Serve with salsa, if desired.1 cup salsa (optional)
If you want an extra-sturdy coating, swap the second milk dip for a beaten egg.
Nutrition
Serving: 4halvesCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 466mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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