Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are an easy appetizer to make for any party. Stuffed with goat cheeses and wrapped in bacon, these jalapeno poppers are sure to be the star of your party!
Jalapeno poppers are usually stuffed with cream cheese. For this recipe, you use goat cheese to add a saltier flavor to the poppers.
I found the goat cheese at Costco and mixed with Manchego, another type of goat cheese that’s more like Parmesan or Romano. I used half of one package of the goat cheese and a few tablespoons of the Manchego.
Cut the jalapeno in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and ribs. I just use a spoon for that. Then cut each half, in half again to make smaller bites.
Stuff the quarters with your cheese mixture and the wrap each with 1/2 a slice of bacon. You’ll want to use toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
Bake the poppers until the bacon is cooked through. The goat cheese gets all hot and oozy and delicious. You won’t regret it.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup goats cheese
- 2 Tablespoons shredded Manchego cheese
- 6 large jalapeno peppers
- 12 slices of thick cut bacon, cut in half
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix the cheeses together until well blended. Set aside.
- Cut each jalapeno in half lengthwise and use a spoon to remove the seeds and ribs. It's best to use gloves when doing this. You've been warned.
- Cut the jalapeno halves in half again.
- Put a small dollop of the cheese mixture in each pepper. Wrap 1/2 of a bacon slice around the pepper and secure with a toothpick.
- Repeat with each pepper.
- Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes or until the bacon is cooked.