Stuffed Jalapeño Firecrackers

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Feelin' hot, hot, HOT! This recipe was inspired by years of competition with family and friends over the ultimate stuffed jalapeño. Bring your tissues because you're gonna need them! Goes well with Summer Beer from this site.

Submitted by templina71
Updated on October 31, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
24 stuffed jalapenos
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Ingredients

  • 12 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • Cajun seasoning, or to taste

  • 12 slices jalapeño bacon, cut in half

  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

  2. Fill jalapeños with cream cheese. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, then wrap each stuffed jalapeño with bacon slice. Secure with a toothpick. Arrange wrapped jalapeños in a single layer, face down on a broiler rack.

  3. Broil in the preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 8 to 15 minutes per side.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
16g Fat
2g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 421mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 157mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.