There’s no better way to get the party started than with a plate of jalapeño poppers. Always a crowd pleaser, these bite sized flavour bombs are loaded with spicy and cheesy goodness.
Makes: 20 jalapeño poppers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeño peppers
- 550 g / 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 125 ml / 1/2 cup prepared salsa or chunky tomato sauce
- 100 g / 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 slices bacon, halved
- 70g / 1/3 cup Mirage margarine
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Bake the bacon on a parchment-lined tray for 15-20 minutes. Flip and cook for 5 minutes more. The bacon should be cooked, but not crispy. Cool bacon.
3. Slice the jalapeños diagonally and remove all of the seeds.
4. Mix together the cream cheese, salsa, cheddar, and margarine in a small bowl. Using a knife or spoon, fill the jalapeño halves with the cheese mixture.
5. Wrap each jalapeño half in one piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking tray lined with fresh parchment. Transfer to 350°F (180°C) oven and bake for 20 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through baking.
6. Allow poppers to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Chef Notes
- If you would like to make this spicier, add your favourite hot sauce at Step 4.
