"Crispy Baked Jalapeno Poppers

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'Juicy jalapeño on bottom, with a loaded centre and a parmesan crunch on top, once you try this way of baking jalapeño poppers you'll never look back. These Crispy Baked Jalapeno Poppers are an absolute must!'

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Ingredients

  • 10 Jalapenos
  • 8 oz (250g) Cream Cheese
  • 5.2 oz (150g) Streaky Bacon, finely diced
  • 1 cup (100g) cup Cheddar Cheese, finely grated
  • 1 Green Onion finely diced
  • 4 tbsp Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan finely grated
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste
  • Olive Oil

Preparation

Step 1

Method
Preheat oven to 200c (390f)

Begin by mixing your Breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Smoked Paprika and Salt & Pepper in a bowl and place to one side.
Next, fry your Bacon bits over medium/high heat until nice and crispy. Pat dry with a paper towel and when cool enough to handle, combine in a separate bowl with your Cream Cheese, Green Onion and Cheddar Cheese until a smooth like texture.

Grab your Jalapeños and slice them horizontally, forming two boat-like shapes. Deseed with a teaspoon and begin filling with your Cream Cheese mixture. You want them filled to just above level height, around 1 tbsp per 'boat' should be fine, depending on Jalapeño size.

Flip each boat upside down in to your breadcrumb mixture and gently press so the crumbs attach, forming the crispy layer.
Place evenly spaced on a baking tray (lined with tin foil) and bake for around 8-10 mins just to heat through the center, until they start to bubble. Then switch to the grill and broil for around 5 mins or until golden and crispy on top. Allow to cool for a few minutes and tuck in!

Recipe Notes
a) These guidelines are based on medium sized Jalapeños, oven timings may differ so just be vigilant throughout. You want them to JUST be cooked in the first instance, any longer and they will wilt and the cheese will slide off. An ever so slightly firm jalapeño is a good thing in this instance to help keep shape.

b) You may end up with leftover cream cheese mixture, but just pop in the fridge and use as a dip with crackers or stuff in your next Jalapeno craving.

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