Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
May 07, 2019Traditional jalapeño poppers are breaded, deep-fried, and stuffed with cream cheese. I promise, this version is just as good, if not better! Replace the breading with bacon and substitute goat cheese for the cream cheese and you’ve got yourself a low-carb flavor bomb that hits all those cravings—crunchy, creamy, spicy, and salty.
Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
Prep Time:
15 mins Cook Time:
15 minsTotal Time
30 mins
15 mins Cook Time:
15 minsTotal Time
30 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack Cuisine: Egg Free, Nut Free Servings: 8 servings Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 1, 5-ounce package goat cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 jalapeños
- 8 slices bacon
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and a baking rack.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the goat cheese, Cheddar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Fill each half generously with the cheese mixture.
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Cut the bacon slices in half to make 16 individual pieces. Wrap each jalapeño half with a bacon half and place on the baking rack.
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Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bacon begins to crisp.
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Broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Notes
Variation Tip: If you’re not a big fan of jalapeños, you can use baby bell peppers instead, preparing them the same way. They will lend a slight sweetness to the poppers.
Nutrition Per Serving (2 poppers): Calories: 121; Total Fat: 9g; Protein: 8g; Total Carbs: 2g; Fiber: 0.5g; Net Carbs: 1.5g
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