Pepper Poppers (Taste of Home)

Name: Pepper Poppers (Taste of Home)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 4 ounces monterey jack cheese; 6 bacon, strips cooked and crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 lb fresh jalapeno, halved lengthwise and seeded; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; sour cream, onion dip or ranch salad dressing, to taste

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Recipe by AmyZoe

Oh these are delicious. I skipped the bread crumbs and the dip but still loved it. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home. I cooked mine longer, but I must say they were still nice and spicey. I still have jalapeno hands.

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

ounces cream cheese, softened
4

ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4

ounces monterey jack cheese
6

bacon, strips cooked and crumbled
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₄

teaspoon chili powder
1

lb fresh jalapeno, halved lengthwise and seeded
¹⁄₂

cup dry breadcrumbs
sour cream, onion dip or ranch salad dressing, to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, bacon, and seasonings and mix well. Spoon about 2 tablespoonfuls into each pepper half and roll in bread crumbs.
Place in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake uncovered, at 325 for 15 minutes for spicy flavor, 25 minutes for medium and 35 minutes for mild.
Serve with sour cream, dip or dressing.

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