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Candied Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Jalapeno Poppers ramped up with candied bacon. Sweet, savory, spicy and all the wonderful various textures which gives you the perfect bite.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, candied, jalapenos, wonton
Servings: 24
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Brad Harris

Ingredients

Candied Bacon

  • 12 Sliced Thick Cut Bacon
  • 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper

Jalapeno Poppers Filling

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 2 Jalapenos diced

Wonton Wrappers

  • 24 Wonton wrappers

Instructions

Candied Bacon

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • Place 12 slices of bacon in bowl
  • Add brown sugar and fresh ground pepper
  • Stir until bacon is covered in brown sugar
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes
  • Allow to cool, dice into small pieces

Jalapeno Poppers Filling

  • Add diced candied bacon, diced jalapenos, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese to a bowl
  • Mix until combined

Making The Candied Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

  • Spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray to avoid sticking
  • Place one wonton wrapper in each cup, forming it to the cup gently, to prevent tearing
  • Add 1 Tablespoon Jalapeno Poppers filling to each cup, distribute evenly any extra filling if needed
  • Bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Remove from oven, add bacon and jalapeno garnish, if wanted.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Popper | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.4mg