Bacon-Ranch Jalapeño Poppers
2014-02-03 10:44:28
Serves 8
A great party appetizer!
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
- 8-10 medium jalapeno peppers, halved
- 1 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp prepared buttermilk ranch dressing
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 5 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled [to equal 2/3 cup]
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch flavored tortilla chip crumbs [such as ranch flavored Doritos]
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper. Wearing gloves, slice the jalapenos in half. Use a spoon to remove the membrane and seeds. [tip: Always take care when handling hot peppers. Wear gloves and wash your hands and utensils very well after use.] If needed, cut a thin flat slice from the bottom of the pepper so it will remain upright while baking.
- Use a hand mixer, to beat together the cream cheese, buttermilk dressing, onion powder and garlic salt. Beat for 2 minutes until creamy. Add the crumbled bacon, 1/2 of the shredded Colby-Jack cheese and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Mix by hand until combined.
- Divide the mixture between the halved peppers. Depending on the size of the peppers you use, your yield may be greater. Sprinkle the top of each pepper with shredded Colby-Jack cheese and crushed ranch flavored Doritos.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and tops are golden. Cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes before serving. These poppers can be served as is or with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- See my Superbowl Snack post for simple instructions for preparing bacon, stuffing and tortilla crumbs.
Adapted from Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen
Adapted from Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen
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