Bacon Cheese Poppers

Name: Bacon Cheese Poppers
Ingredients: 16 jalapeno peppers; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; Sour cream or ranch salad dressing

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

16 jalapeno peppers
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
Sour cream or ranch salad dressing

Directions

1

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds; set aside.
2

In a small bowl, beat the cheeses, bacon, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon zest and chili powder. Spoon into pepper halves. Dip tops of stuffed peppers into bread crumbs.
3

Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.