Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes 40 Poppers
Ingredients: 20 large jalapeños (about 1 lb.), halved and seeded; 20 strips bacon (about 1 lb.), cut in half; 1 lb. cream cheese, softened; 2 ⁄ 3 cup grated Parmesan; 2 tbsp. chopped chives; 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. cayenne; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Serves
makes 40 Poppers

MAXIME IATTONI

This addictive finger food is a perfect marriage of textures and flavors: creamy, chive-flecked cheese cuts the bite of roasted jalapeños, while crispy bacon adds crunch.

Ingredients

20 large jalapeños (about 1 lb.), halved and seeded
20 strips bacon (about 1 lb.), cut in half
1 lb. cream cheese, softened
²⁄₃ cup grated Parmesan
2 tbsp. chopped chives
¹⁄₄ tsp. cayenne
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Step 1

Arrange an oven rack 4″ from broiler and heat broiler to high. Place jalapeño halves cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet, and broil just until softened, 3-5 minutes; set aside. Place bacon on another baking sheet; broil until fat is rendered and bacon is halfway cooked; set aside.

Step 2

Turn oven to 425°. Mix cheeses, chives, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl. Spoon about 1 tbsp. filling in each jalapeno half. Wrap each with a strip of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Return to baking sheet and bake until bacon is crisp and filling is melted, 10-12 minutes.