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.
Places to stalk Cravings of a Lunatic!
Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Pinterest ~ Instagram ~ YouTube ~ Kiss My Smoke
Jalapeno Bacon Poppers
Ingredients
- 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)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ pound bacon, slices cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Cut jalapeno peppers in half, lengthwise. Scrape seeds and core out and discard.
- In a small bowl combine cream cheese, chipotle pepper in adobo, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove from the oven.
- Serve with a big old spicy smile.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Thanks for visiting today!
If you’re looking for more appetizer recipes be sure to check out my recipe index. You can also find a lot more snack recipes as well.
Be sure to follow me on Pinterest while you’re here. I love pinning great recipes! Also, make sure you follow me on Instagram. It’s a great way to stay up to date with the blog.
Toodles! xx
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
These are great. I find that if I'm not careful I end up eating more than my share. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
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
That platter would be just enough for me.. what is everyone else gonna eat?
Kim Beaulieu
Ha, I'm the same way. I can't get enough of them.
Alice F
My favorite spice is good old fashion salt; very plain but not boring!
Kim Beaulieu
People underestimate salt. It's great fore everything, seasoning things, tenderizing things and heightening the taste of sweets.
Linda K.
Cinnamon. Love it.
Kim Beaulieu
Me too. Have you tried roasted saigon cinnamon yet? Amazing.
Tina W
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
Ha, the last part cracked me up.
John@Kitchen Riffs
What can I say? These are totally yum! Great idea. I'll leave you one. Maybe two. 😉
Kim Beaulieu
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
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
Kim,
I love jalapeno poppers and with bacon...holy yumminess! Pinned.
Annamaria
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Annamaria. I really appreciate it. xx
Meri
This is hard but I think my favorite is Thyme...
Kim Beaulieu
Great choice. xx
RobinM
We love garlic powder in our house and sea salt. I know, we need to branch out a bit. 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
Those are both great basics though. We use them a ton. I have a weakness for pink salt. Can't help myself.
Debbie
Garlic powder
Kim Beaulieu
Love.
Jen @Juanita'sCocina
Red pepper flakes, dahling.
Kim Beaulieu
Oh me too, it's so good.
Cindy A.
My favorites are seasonal spices like nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and ginger.
Kim Beaulieu
I love nutmeg. And cinnamon.
Georgette Helton
a mix OLD Bay
Kim Beaulieu
Cool.
Choc Chip Uru
Bacon poppers are such a popular party food, definitely going to try this 😀
Cheers
CCU
Kim Beaulieu
So good, you'll love them.
Angela Cash
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
I love saffron, it's so amazing.
Debbie Bray
basil
Kim Beaulieu
I just love basil. It's in my top 5 for sure.
Cheryl F.
My favorite spice is cinnamon.
Kim Beaulieu
I love cinnamon. Especially roasted saigon cinnamon.
Sarah
Paprika, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, they are my favorites!
Kim Beaulieu
I'm a paprika fan myself, really love the smoked.
Pauline Gudas
Cumin
Kim Beaulieu
Great spice.