Now that it’s football season, look no further than these Pimento Jalapeño Poppers for a great game day appetizer!
Pimento Jalapeño Poppers
If you’re a football fan then you know there isn’t much better than having some really awesome appetizers to serve your friends and family during game day. One of my favorites is jalapeño poppers because I love spicy food. These end up being a bit like pepper roulette as some are spicier than others, but the cheese and bacon really temper the spice so even the spicy ones are manageable!
🛒Ingredients needed:
- jalapeños
- pimento cheese spread
- bacon
✏️How to make Pimento Jalapeño Poppers:
*The complete, printable recipe with all ingredients and instructions is at the end of this post.
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Preheat the oven to 375℉.
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Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Keep the stems on to prevent the cheese from spilling out, but use a small spoon or paring knife to remove seeds.
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Place jalapeño halves on a baking sheet lined with foil and stuff each half with pimento cheese. Fill the pepper full, but don’t overfill it or the cheese will just melt out.
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Wrap each pepper half firmly with half a strip of bacon. Wrap it so the two ends are underneath the pepper so it bakes and holds.
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Bake the poppers for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is blistered in spots and the bacon crispy on the edges.
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Remove and serve while warm.
➡️Recipe Tips:
- Some cheese will inevitably overflow from the peppers, but don’t worry. There’s still plenty in there! That’s why I’d definitely line my baking tray with foil though to ensure an easier clean up.
- If you’re feeling ambitious, make you’re own Southern Pimento Cheese to use in these poppers.
- It’s a good idea to wear thin latex gloves while taking the seeds out of the jalapeños. If you don’t, be extra careful to wash your hands well after you’re done handling the peppers.
✔️What to do with Pimento Jalapeño Poppers:
- When you’re having a crowd over for game day (or any special occasion) go ahead and double or even triple this recipe. Not everyone goes for Jalapeño Poppers, but those who love them REALLY loved them!
- Make them ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator until ready to bake. That way they’ll be served hot with all that cheesy goodness.
- Pair these with another great gameday appetizer: Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups.
- I wouldn’t worry about what to do with leftovers with this appetizer. You won’t have any!
❤️Why I love this recipe:
- Did I mention that they have just three ingredients?! What could be easier?! Of course, I love that.
- When you’re having friends over to watch a big game things can get hectic. No one wants to miss the plays, but food has to be coming out, too. I love that I can make these ahead of time and then just pop them in the heated oven to serve piping hot in under a half hour.
- I love serving an appetizer that’s a little different from your usual home cooking rotation. These are more like something you’d get at Happy Hour!
Game day appetizers:
- Texas Tortilla Roll Ups
- Bacon Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
- Seven Layer Wonton Cups
- Puff Pastry Nachos
- Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Dip French Bread
Pimento Jalapeño Poppers
These poppers have only three ingredients and they're incredibly delicious!
Ingredients
- 6 large jalapeños, hollowed out
- 4 ounces pimento cheese spread
- 6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Keep the stems on to prevent the cheese from spilling out, but use a small spoon or paring knife to remove seeds.
- Place jalapeno halves on a baking sheet lined with foil and stuff each half with pimento cheese. Fill the pepper full, but don't overfill it or the cheese will just melt out.
- Wrap each pepper half firmly with half a strip of bacon. Wrap it so the two ends are underneath the pepper so it bakes and holds.
- Bake the poppers for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is blistered in spots and the bacon crispy on the edges.
- Remove and serve while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 77kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 171mg, Potassium: 39mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 165IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
