Cook the Book: BBQ Jalapeño Poppers

Name: Cook the Book: BBQ Jalapeño Poppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 18 slices thin bacon, cut into halves; 36 servings Bottled barbecue sauce; 118 milliliters grated cheddar cheese; 227 grams package cream cheese; 1 green onion, sliced; 18 fresh jalapeños

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Cook the Book: BBQ Jalapeño Poppers a try. One serving contains 78 calories, 2g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 36. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. A mixture of bacon, jalapeños, green onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 275°F.

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Begin by cutting the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Try to keep their stems intact. They look prettier that way.

With a spoon, scrape out the seeds and light-colored membranes. Remember: The heat comes from the seeds and membranes, so if you can handle the sizzle, leave some of them intact.

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Seeds

Next, stuff each hollowed jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.

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Cheese

Wrap the bacon slices around each half, covering as much of the surface as you can. Be careful not to stretch the bacon too tightly around the jalapeño, as the bacon will contract as it cooks.

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Bacon