Pimento Cheese Jalapeño Poppers -

jalapeno pepper halves stuffed with pimento cheese and bacon on a metal sheet tray

Pimento Cheese Jalapeño Poppers

Pimento cheese jalapeño poppers are a Southern spin on a popular party appetizer. This recipe is simple and straight forward with just three ingredients, but packs a flavorful punch.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings poppers

Author Chrissie Nelson Rotko

Ingredients

12 jalapeño peppers sliced in half lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
1 cup pimento cheese homemade or store bought
6 slices of bacon cooked, cooled and roughly chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Using a spoon, divide the pimento cheese among the pepper halves, spreading to fill the peppers. Make sure you do not overstuff the peppers.
12 jalapeño peppers, 1 cup pimento cheese
Place the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet, arranging them close together to prevent them from rolling around while baking.
Sprinkle the bacon pieces evenly over the stuffed peppers.
6 slices of bacon
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve warm.

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Notes

If any of the poppers explode or leak in the oven, spoon the filling back into the pepper while still warm.

This recipe can be made vegetarian by removing the bacon.

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