Bourbon Candied Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
The spicy bite of fresh Jalapeno filled with creamy, smooth cream cheese, all wrapped to perfection in a Bourbon, Candied crunchy, salty piece of thick-cut bacon!
Servings: 8
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces jalapenos, fresh, cut in half lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 pound Bourbon Candied Bacon (Uncooked bacon and glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Fill each half jalapeno with about a tablespoon of softened cream cheese.
- Slice the raw, thick-cut bacon in half crosswise.
- Stretching the half slice of bacon slightly if necessary, wrap it twice around the middle of the jalapeno with the ends being underneath. See above photos. Use a toothpick if needed.
- Using a barbecue basting brush, brush the Bourbon Candied Bacon Glaze all over the jalapeno popper.
- Place the popper on a wire baking rack on a baking sheet OR on a foil lined baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crisp, golden, and caramelized.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes if additional crispiness and color is desired on the bacon.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with ranch or sour cream if desired.
Notes
Nutrition excludes Bourbon Candied Bacon and is approximate.
Bourbon Candied Bacon Recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg