Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
08.29.2023• Apps & Sides, Gourmet
Take a jalapeno, fill it with a smoky cream cheese mixture and a cocktail sausage and wrap it up in a sweet and hot rubbed bacon piece. These bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are easy to assemble, yet a flavor-packed appetizer fit for football kings and queens.
Ingredients
- 6 jalapeno peppers fresh
- 6 slices bacon
- 12 pieces cocktail sausages
- 1 8 ounce cream cheese block
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper divided
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 8 ounce barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp concentrated pomegranate juice can substitute other juice flavors
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300°.
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Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise leaving the stems intact.6 jalapeno peppers
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Combine the cream cheese, paprika and 1/2 of the cayenne pepper.1 8 ounce cream cheese block, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper
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Spread the cream cheese mixture into each of the jalapeno boats filling just over the top of the pepper.
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Top each with a little smoky link pushing it in slightly to hold it in place.12 pieces cocktail sausages
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Mix the remaining cayenne pepper and brown sugar. Rub evenly into each bacon slice on both sides.1 tbsp brown sugar
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Cut each slice of bacon in half. Wrap 1 piece around each stuffed pepper and secure with a toothpick.6 slices bacon
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Place on a well-seasoned pan and bake for 45 minutes turning the pan 1/2 way through to ensure even cooking. See cooking note*
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Combine the barbecue sauce and the juice. Serve alongside the bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers.8 ounce barbecue sauce, 1 tbsp concentrated pomegranate juice