Jalepeno Poppers w/ Cream Cheese & Bacon

Jalepeno Poppers w/ Cream Cheese & Bacon

INFORMATION

Diet: Keto, Gluten Free

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

*** This Grocery list assumes you have kitchen staples such as oils/butter & a well-stocked spice cabinet.

It also combines the amounts of any ingredients that are used more than once.

GROCERY LIST: Jalapeno Poppers

INGREDIENTS

• Jalapenos (sliced lengthwise & seeded): 6 (medium size)

• Cheddar Cheese (shredded): 1/4 cup

• Cream Cheese (softened): 3 oz

• Bacon Bits: 1/4 cup (or more!) ~6 slices

• Green Onions (chopped): 1/4 cup

• Garlic (minced): 4 cloves

• Cilantro *Optional (minced): 3 Tbsp

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep

   • Preheat the oven to 400 F

   • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil

2. Cook the Bacon (6 slices) —if you aren’t using ready-made bacon bits

3. Prep the Veggies

   • Wash the Jalapenos, Cilantro and Green Onions

   • Wear gloves and slice Jalapenos lengthwise & de-seed, leaving the stems attached

   • Chop the Green Onion (1/4 cup)

   • Mince the Garlic (4 cloves)

   • Mince the optional Cilantro (3 Tbsp)

4. Make the filing

   • Soften the Cream Cheese: 3 oz

   • In a small bowl, mix:

     • Cream Cheese (softened): 3 oz

     • Cheddar Cheese: 1/4 cup

     • Green Onions: 1/4 cup

     • Cilantro: 3 Tbsp

     • Garlic: 4 cloves

5. Fill the jalapeno halves with the mixture.

   • Place onto the lined baking sheet.

6. Top the Jalapeno Poppers

   • Top each popper with Bacon Bits (1/4 cup OR more), press lightly into the cream cheese filling.

7. Bake ~15 mins (until the peppers are soft and the bacon is crispy) Enjoy!