Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

By Brandi Milloy

Published on 1/31/2014 at 4:56 PM

The Details
Yield16 jalapeño poppers

From Brandi Milloy, POPSUGAR Food

INGREDIENTS

    • 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
    • 3/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
    • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
    • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
    • 16 large jalapeño peppers
    • 16 slices of bacon

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preheat oven to 325°F, and line a half-sheet pan with tinfoil.

    2. In a mixing bowl, fold together the cream cheese, monterey jack, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    3. Slice a T-shaped slit in each pepper and remove the ribs and seeds. Fill the peppers with filling. Wrap the peppers with bacon and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.

    4. Serve warm.