This recipe guides you in making Cheesy Bacon and Ranch Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers. This appetizer combines cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, crumbled bacon, and ranch seasoning for a delightful treat.
Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers – Cheesy Bacon and Ranch
Ingredients
- 12 Jalapeño Peppers green, fresh and crisp
- 225 g Cream Cheese softened
- 1 Cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded (switch for a cheese of your choice)
- 6 Rashers Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Ranch Seasoning Mix
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Cilantro or Parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes, creating jalapeño halves with hollow centers.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese and bacon mixture, slightly mounding it.
- Place the stuffed jalapeño poppers on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is hot and bubbly and the jalapeños have softened.
- Once out of the oven, let the poppers cool for a few minutes before handling.
- Garnish the stuffed jalapeño poppers with chopped cilantro or parsley, if desired.
- Serve the Cheesy Bacon and Ranch Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers as a delicious appetizer, hot from the oven.
Enjoy these flavorful Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers with a cheesy, bacon-filled center enhanced by the zesty kick of ranch seasoning!
Looking for more inspiration – why not check out this article on Jalapeño Popper Recipes: Spice Up Your Snack Game – inc Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon, Stuffed Jalapeno Popper Recipes.
Or if you want other Jalapeno recipes here are a few to tickle your tastebuds:
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Find out more about the Jalapeno. Or purchase seeds to grow your own Jalapenos.