This recipe for broiled jalapeno poppers with bacon is flavorful and delicious. And we top each popper with bacon. What could be better?
Chef Buck and I enjoy jalapeno poppers! However, I [Camera Girl] am not crazy about the bread crumbs – yes, they add a crunch but why add another mild-mannered ingredient to your cheesy poppers? I want flavor, flavor, flavor!!
Fun fact: Some Texas friends recently told us that poppers are also called “armadillo legs”. Who knew?
What You Need to Make Broiled Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
A sturdy BROILING PAN, or another oven-safe pan that is big enough for the poppers you want to make. Check current broiler pan prices on Amazon.
Fresh, small to medium JALAPENO PEPPERS to fill your pan; Plan on 4 halves for each person.
1 package of your favorite, thinly sliced BACON. Thick slices of bacon do not crisp up quickly.
Whatever filling(s) you want …..
Filling Suggestions
Here are some of our favorite fillings for poppers. Each of the following suggestion provides the filling for 2 halves of a small to medium jalapeno:
1 oz plain cream cheese or herbed goat cheese
1 oz plain cream cheese, AND
- 1 tsp pepper jelly, 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 Tbsp everything spice
- 3 tsp sundried tomatoes, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cracked black pepper [ Buck says this one tastes like pizza ]
The options are endless! Try using: blue cheese, cheddar cheese, asiago cheese, pepper jack cheese, chives, green onions, 1 tsp soy or Worcestershire sauce, sundried tomatoes, minced garlic, some of your favorite meat rub.
If you want some meat in your poppers,
- Try our Cheeseburger Poppers recipe!
- If you want the bacon taste, but you also want the bacon to be super crispy? Instead of topping each popper with uncooked bacon, add cooked crispy bacon to your filling.
How To Make Jalapeno Poppers With Bacon
Take out cream cheese, goat cheese and/or other dairy products you are using for filling.
Cut bacon slices in thirds, set aside.
Place oven rack 3 inches from broiler element (generally your top oven shelf). Pre-heat broiler.
Slice jalapenos in half (longways), taking off stem, seeds and membrane. REMEMBER TO BE CAREFUL HANDLING JALAPENOS. They contain capsaicin, which you do NOT want in your eyes or mouth.
Place jalapeno halves slice-side up in pan. Sear in preheated broiled for about 6 minutes.
While the jalapenos are initially in the oven, prepare your fillings.
Bring your jalapenos out of the oven and let them cool off the pan for about 3 minutes, until their temperature allows you to handle them.
Fill each half with your desired filling(s). Top with a bacon third.
Return halves to the pan. Slide pan back into the oven.
Broil for 6 minutes – watching closely, all ovens are different.
Remove from oven. Allow to cool on paper towels.
Additional Tips When Making Jalapeno Poppers
Want poppers that are less spicy? Use mini bell peppers instead of jalapenos. Or, if you have more time, after you’ve removed the membrane and seeds, soak them overnight in a bowl filled with Sprite.
These poppers can be made at least one day in advance and held in the fridge or freezer. If you do this, DON’T add your bacon until you’re ready to broil your poppers.
Also, you can serve your poppers on lettuce leaves…. which can also soak up some oil from the cheeses and bacon.
And did I mention that we love jalapeno poppers? Try our basic baked popper recipe, stove-cooked popper recipe, as well as our cheeseburger popper recipe!
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