Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño Poppers

from thepioneerwoman.com
6 - 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
  • 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c. diced pimiento peppers, drained
  • 1/4 c. minced white or yellow onion
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°.

  2. 2

    Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds and ribs from the peppers. Set the halved peppers aside.

  3. 3

    Stir together the cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimientos, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt, paprika, and pepper In a medium bowl. Stir together the panko, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt, paprika, and pepper, as well as olive oil in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Fill each pepper half with some of the cheese mixture, and place on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the peppers evenly with the panko mixture.

  5. 5

    Bake until the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove the peppers from the oven and top them with bacon and chives.