These little Jalapeno Poppers are wrapped in bacon and have a little extra kick to them with a hint of adobo and smoked paprika. It’s heat to the max with these little beauties.
These little bites are the perfect appetizer for parties and game day. Jalapeno peppers, cream cheese and bacon are combined for a spicy appetizer that will make all your guests so happy.
Welcome to Day #4 of Appetizer Week, a multi-blogger event co-hosted by myself and Kristen from Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker.
With the big football game coming up, we wanted to make sure you had plenty of ideas for your game day spread. Each day we will be dishing up a different set of appetizers. We hope you enjoy this fabulous group of recipes.
Okay, I have to warn you now. These suckers have some serious kick.
We like spicy food here at the Bee household. We like heat that builds.
Not only jalapeno poppers, they are jalapeno poppers with spicy cream cheese. I used a small amount of chipotle in adobo sauce diced up super fine then I hit it with some smoked paprika.
I know you’re thinking we’re nuts right now, and we are, but in this case we’re also rocking some kick-butt football food.
Make a plain jane batch for all your wussy little friends, then make a batch of these for your cool friends. They’ll love you.
Just make sure you have lots of beverages nearby for the wussies pretending to be cool kids. There’s one at every party.
Recipes to serve with Jalapeno Bacon Poppers:
- Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Bread
- Mini Potato Skins with Sour Cream, Bacon and Chives
- Tortilla Pizzas with Roasted Red Peppers
- Steak Bites Mini Taco Boats
- Root Beer Chicken Wings
Visit all the other Appetizer Week blogs for more amazing recipes:
- Cheesy Melt by Kiss My Smoke
- BBQ Flavored Popcorn by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Mini Chicken Tacos by Clarks Condensed
- Mustard and Gruyere Batons by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Baked Sriracha Bites by Organized Island
- Mini Pita Pizzas by Home Cooking Memories
- Slow Cooker Salsa Pulled Chicken Sliders by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Pickled Pepper and Pepperoni Puff Pastry Pizza/Pinwheels by Farm Fresh Feasts
- Sriracha Chicken Pockets by Lemons for Lulu
- Candied Bacon by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Baby Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto by Food Lust People Love
- Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
- Smoked Salmon Dip by Wonky Wonderful
- Low Carb Monster Fingers by Yours and Mine are Ours
What’s your favourite appetizer?
- I tend to dig hot appetizers like this one.
- I’m not a huge fan of cold appetizers for some reason.
- I tend to be the same way with sandwiches too. I’m weird like that.
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These little jalapeno poppers are wrapped in bacon and have a little extra kick to them with a hint of adobo and smoked paprika. It's heat to the max with these little beauties.
- 16 jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3.5 oz chipotle in adobo pepper, cut into tiny pieces, as small as possible (sold in 7 oz cans so I used half a can)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound bacon, slices cut in half
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
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Cut jalapeno peppers in half, lengthwise. Scrape seeds and core out and discard.
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In a small bowl combine cream cheese, chipotle pepper in adobo, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
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With a small spoon smooth the mixture into the inside of each jalapeno. Wrap each piece with a strip of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
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Pop in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of your peppers. Mine were done in about 25 this time around.
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Remove from the oven.
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Serve with a big old spicy smile.
Recipe Video
You can totally tailor these to you own taste. We love heat so these work for use. If you need to dial it back you can leave out the chipotle in adobo and the smoked paprika.
These are also really good if you cook bacon and chop it into tiny pieces to put in the cream cheese. We also like tiny little bits of other peppers in ours, so we finely dice red or green peppers to add in.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate. Results can vary depending on ingredients and products.
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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
These are great. I find that if I’m not careful I end up eating more than my share. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
I was scarfing them at rapid speed. So good. I love the added hit of chipotle, just takes them over the edge. I love spice that builds. It’s like an addiction.
Ramona W says
That platter would be just enough for me.. what is everyone else gonna eat?
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, I’m the same way. I can’t get enough of them.
Alice F says
My favorite spice is good old fashion salt; very plain but not boring!
Kim Beaulieu says
People underestimate salt. It’s great fore everything, seasoning things, tenderizing things and heightening the taste of sweets.
Linda K. says
Cinnamon. Love it.
Kim Beaulieu says
Me too. Have you tried roasted saigon cinnamon yet? Amazing.
Tina W says
If I could only have one spice in my cupboard I think I’d choose pepper. I use it in just about everything. Fresh-ground of course, cause I’m all fancy like that!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, the last part cracked me up.
[email protected] Riffs says
What can I say? These are totally yum! Great idea. I’ll leave you one. Maybe two. 😉
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, you’re a giver. This totally cracked me up. I wish we could nosh together some day. Oh the party we could throw.
Jacki says
Make mine a double batch!! Mmmmm. Chepoodle Poppers
I don’t think I’ve seen a recipe for poppers that didn’t include some kind of meat- bacon doesn’t count that is a condiment.
Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says
Kim,
I love jalapeno poppers and with bacon…holy yumminess! Pinned.
Annamaria
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Annamaria. I really appreciate it. xx
Meri says
This is hard but I think my favorite is Thyme…
Kim Beaulieu says
Great choice. xx
RobinM says
We love garlic powder in our house and sea salt. I know, we need to branch out a bit. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu says
Those are both great basics though. We use them a ton. I have a weakness for pink salt. Can’t help myself.
Debbie says
Garlic powder
Kim Beaulieu says
Love.
Jen @Juanita'sCocina says
Red pepper flakes, dahling.
Kim Beaulieu says
Oh me too, it’s so good.
Cindy A. says
My favorites are seasonal spices like nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and ginger.
Kim Beaulieu says
I love nutmeg. And cinnamon.
Georgette Helton says
a mix OLD Bay
Kim Beaulieu says
Cool.
Choc Chip Uru says
Bacon poppers are such a popular party food, definitely going to try this 😀
Cheers
CCU
Kim Beaulieu says
So good, you’ll love them.
Angela Cash says
My favorite spice is Saffron but I would have to rob a bank to use it as often as I would like. 🙂
I’m also very fond of fresh ginger.
Kim Beaulieu says
I love saffron, it’s so amazing.
Debbie Bray says
basil
Kim Beaulieu says
I just love basil. It’s in my top 5 for sure.
Cheryl F. says
My favorite spice is cinnamon.
Kim Beaulieu says
I love cinnamon. Especially roasted saigon cinnamon.
Sarah says
Paprika, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, they are my favorites!
Kim Beaulieu says
I’m a paprika fan myself, really love the smoked.
Pauline Gudas says
Cumin
Kim Beaulieu says
Great spice.
Rusty H says
My favorite spice is cumin with ginger being a close second.
Kim Beaulieu says
Both awesome choices.
Tina Truex says
These look yummy! My favorite spice is turmeric.
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks. Tumeric is awesome.
Brittany Koelmel says
CUMIN!
Kim Beaulieu says
Love.
Brandi McDuffy says
My favorite spice would have to be garlic.
Kim Beaulieu says
I love garlic, the more the better.
Tracy Spangler says
Cinnamon- real cinnamon. I just discovered I’ve been using cassia, the cheap knockoff for cinnamon all my life, and now after trying real cinnamon I want to use it on everything! It’s so very delicious, spicy, has medicinal benefits and knocks the socks off the crud I’ve been eating as “cinnamon” this whole time!!
Kim Beaulieu says
There is nothing like good quality cinnamon. My new fave is the roasted saigon cinnamon. Can’t get enough of it.
Nanci says
So many spices, so little thyme! Right now I am loving my homemade apple pie spice in all sorts of sweet things and fenugreek in savory applications!
Kim Beaulieu says
Ha, that was priceless. You rock, love homemade concoctions.
tanya holland says
I love cinnamon and ginger.
Kim Beaulieu says
Both amazing.
[email protected] is How I Cook says
Sometimes I grill these outside. Sometimes I eat them all myself! Yes, these are good!
Kim Beaulieu says
Great on the grill. I use mine way too much.
Matthew Horbund - mmwine says
Tasty recipe! I”m a fan of anything bacon oriented! This would probably rock with a nice pinot noir from California 🙂
Cheers
Matt
Kim Beaulieu says
Thanks Matt. I’m a bacon fan myself.
KAPP902 says
ohhh i love spicy things. my favorite spice is any kind of pepper. Love that spice block, it’s so cool. Thanks for this lovely giveaway oppty!
Kim Beaulieu says
I love red pepper flakes but not a black pepper fan. Not sure why.
It’s pretty cool. A friend makes them and I am in awe. I’m putting one or three on my Christmas list. And you’re welcome. This was fun.
Annette says
My favorite spice is sage.
Kim Beaulieu says
Such an under-rated spice.
Christie says
Garlic powder or ginger!
Kim Beaulieu says
Love both of those.
Julie Brandt says
Definitely garlic!
Kim Beaulieu says
I love garlic.
Nicole says
Yummers! I love me some Jalapeno Poppers! These looks fantastic! Thanks for organizing this appetizer week. I can’t wait to try out some of these amazing recipes!
Bernadette says
I would totally eat these. Totally. Like all of them 🙂
Janice says
Made Jalapeno Poppers last night, but didn’t use the bacon and spices. NOW I wanna make them again using this recipe! Sounds yummy and we all like the ‘heat’ too! Thanx for sharing.
Kristen says
I made these tonight and couldn’t enjoy only because my lame self cannot tolerate spiciness and didn’t take out the seeds lol. Easy top make and flavorful but will remove the seeds lol. Great super bowl recipe!
Kim Beaulieu says
Oh you poor girl. I know some people can tolerate them, some can’t. Mario Batali leaves seeds in everything, apparently the dude has high heat tolerance. So bummed for you though. Let me know how it goes next time you make them. And seriously, even us peeps who cook for a living make mistakes from time to time. I once forgot flour in a banana bread. Happens to the best of us. Hope you enjoyed the game. xx
Mariel @ Or so she says... says
Gosh, these look AMAZING!! I’ve never made poppers before, but I’m thinking the bacon addition is a MUST. So glad you shared them in the tailgating round-up last weekend and so happy to work with you! Pinned!
Kim Beaulieu says
Hi Mariel. I’m so happy we did this. I’ve been so sick this past week I still need to visit and share. But I’m SO looking forward to getting to know all the girls. I love tailgating. It’s the best food ever. Hope you get a chance to try these. I’m all about bacon. Any chance to wrap it around something I’m doing it.
Snegolenka says
A wonderful snack! My husband, father and brother are wildly ecstatic about it! They ask to cook again! Their enthusiastic eyes say “thank you” to me, and I say “thanks” to you! Share with us again such recipes, I did not eat anything like that! Yummy!