Best 6 Bacon Jalapeno Popper Puffs Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing Bacon Jalapeño Popper Puffs, an irresistible appetizer that combines the bold flavors of bacon, jalapeños, and cheese in a crispy, golden-brown pastry shell. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, game days, or simply as a delightful snack. With a simple dough made from pantry staples and a flavorful filling, this recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing experience. Additionally, this article offers a versatile collection of recipes featuring the delectable combination of bacon and jalapeños. From the classic Bacon Jalapeño Poppers to the unique Jalapeño Popper Wontons and the flavorful Jalapeño Popper Dip, you'll find a variety of dishes that cater to different tastes and preferences. Embrace the spicy and smoky notes of jalapeños complemented by the richness of bacon, all wrapped in a crispy or creamy culinary delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BACON WRAPPED JALAPEñO POPPERS



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The all-in-one finger food for a party, our Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are simply the best that you'll find. The filling for these peppers is ultra savory with garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce giving a mouth-smacking layer of flavor to the tang of cream cheese and the punchy sharpness of cheddar. While all of these things are mixed together and stuffed into the hollowed out halves of jalapeño peppers, the greatest upgrade for this bite-sized snack is its outer layer. Each stuffed pepper is surrounded in a band of high-quality bacon, adding a chewy and smoky exterior to an already decadent stuffed pepper. In the oven, the fat that renders from the bacon conducts heat onto the surface of the pepper, encouraging it to blister and char in places while the rest of the pepper cooks through. The end result is a tender and mildly spicy snack stuffed with a creamy filling that balances the jalapeño's heat alongside the chewy richness of delicious bacon. You can assure guests that you removed the seeds of the peppers, so they shouldn't be too hot to enjoy. Put these out alongside other snacks and watch them disappear at an alarming rate.

Provided by Micah A Leal

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 16 poppers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8-oz). pckg. cream cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
8 slices Wright Brand bacon
Fresh dill for garnish, optional
16 toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • With a hand mixer, beat together cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, kosher salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Fill each of the hollowed jalapeño halves with 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
  • Cut each slice of bacon in half so there are 16 shorter pieces of bacon. Wrap each jalapeño in a piece of bacon and insert a toothpick to hold the bacon in place; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining stuffed jalapeños.
  • Bake until bacon is cooked through and the cheese begins to brown in spots, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before removing toothpicks. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh dill if desired.

BACON JALAPENO POPPER PUFFS



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If you enjoy the gut-bombs that are classic, bacon-wrapped, jalapeno poppers, I think you'll love these shockingly light puffs. All the same flavors are there, especially when served with the easy cream cheese dip, and the prep is much easier.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 strips bacon
½ cup cream cheese, softened
¼ cup creme fraiche or sour cream
2 tablespoons minced green onions, plus some for garnish
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
⅔ cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon bacon fat
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
2 ounces shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
½ cup finely diced jalapeno peppers
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble or finely chop. Drain fat from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon.
  • Mix cream cheese, creme fraiche, green onions, and lime juice together in a bowl. If mixture seems too thick, add enough water to thin it to your preferred consistency.
  • Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add cold water, butter, reserved bacon fat, and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium. Pour in flour all at once. Stir to mix and mash with a wooden spoon until dough starts to pull together, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • When dough is cool, whisk in 1 egg. Mixture will separate slightly. Continue whisking in first egg until mixture pulls back together. Repeat with the second egg. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add diced jalapeno, bacon pieces, shredded cheese, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spatula. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • Using a small scoop, scoop out rounds of dough. Drop rounds of dough into hot oil and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Work in batches if necessary. Transfer to a cooling rack.
  • serve with dipping sauce garnished with a few green onion slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 485.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BACON JALAPEñO POPPER PINWHEELS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bacon, onion, jalapeñoes, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, pepper, garlic powder, puff pastry, flour

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 strips bacon
1 onion, chopped
8 jalapeñoes, chopped and seeded
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, extra for topping
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 sheet puff pastry, room temperature
flour, for rolling dough

Steps:

  • In a pan, cook bacon until crisp, then chop into small pieces.
  • Discard excess fat (reserve approximately 2 tablespoons).
  • In the same pan, sauté the onions in the reserved fat until they start to become translucent.
  • Add the jalapeños. Cook until the onions start to caramelize and remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon, cheddar, pepper, garlic powder, and jalapeño mixture. Stir until thoroughly incorporated.
  • On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the puff pastry until the surface is smooth and even.
  • Spread the japapeño mixture on the pastry sheet, stopping 1 inch (2 ½ cm) from the top of the dough.
  • Starting at the bottom, tightly roll upwards and pinch the top edge to seal into a log shape.
  • Cut the roll every 1½ inches (3 ¾ cm). Place the pieces face-up, 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the pastries with cheddar.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sides of the pastries are a light golden color.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 3 grams

BACON JALAPENO POPPERS



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For a delicious appetizer for two, try these spicy bacon jalapeno poppers. The bacon adds a smoky flavor to the traditional popper.-Bernice Knutson, Danbury, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 bacon strips, halved
4 teaspoons cream cheese, softened
4 teaspoons shredded Colby cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Combine cheeses; spread into each pepper half. Wrap a piece of bacon around each pepper half. Place on a baking sheet., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp and filling is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BACON-WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS



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Better than the typical poppers.

Provided by videogator

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Jalapeno Popper Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup cream cheese
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
12 jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
12 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Mix cream cheese and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl until evenly blended. Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture. Put halves back together and wrap each stuffed pepper with a slice of bacon. Arrange bacon-wrapped peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 539.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

BACON-WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS



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Provided by Tia Mowry

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick spray
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, minced
12 large jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded
12 slices center-cut bacon, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Cheddar, cilantro, salt, pepper and green onions.
  • Fill each jalapeno half with a heaping teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture. Wrap the bacon tightly around the jalapenos, overlapping slightly.
  • Place the wrapped jalapenos, cheese-side up and spaced 1-inch apart, on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake until the bacon is crisp, about 25 minutes.

Tips:

  • To save time and effort, use pre-cooked bacon. Simply crumble the bacon into small pieces before adding it to the batter.
  • If you don't have a mini muffin pan, you can also use a regular muffin pan. Just fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown.
  • Feel free to experiment with different fillings for your puffs. Some other tasty options include sausage and cheese, ham and pineapple, or vegetables such as corn, zucchini, or spinach.
  • Serve the puffs warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Bacon jalapeño popper puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a fun treat for yourself. With their crispy outer shell, creamy filling, and spicy kick, these puffs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give bacon jalapeño popper puffs a try.

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