↑Mildly spicy jalapeno’s are stuffed with two kinds of cheese and wrapped in smokey sweet bacon to make these stuffed jalapeños!
One of my most favorite appetizers to order in a restaurant is stuffed jalapeños.
They meet two of my appetizer requirements: a little heat and melted cheese. The only thing I don’t like about ordering stuffed jalapeños is you never get enough. One sure way to deal with a shortage of jalapeños is to just make your own.
Since I was making these spicy gems in my own kitchen, I knew I had to incorporate my third appetizer requirement which of course is bacon. These peppers are filled with a blend of cream cheese and blue cheese which melt nicely together. I rubbed my bacon pieces with a mixture of smoked paprika and brown sugar. I found the brown sugar blend to be the best way to balance out the spice from the peppers and the tang from the blue cheese. The marriage between the sweet crispy bacon, the tender pepper, and the creamy cheese filling creates an appetizer that is far better than anything you can find in a restaurant! This recipe was easy too. These would be a welcome appetizer at any gathering.
Notes About Stuffed Jalapenos:
I baked these stuffed jalapeños, however, they would work well on the grill. Be sure to grease your grill grates so that the sweetened bacon does not stick.
While I find blue cheese, jalapeños and bacon work nicely together, I realize blue cheese is not for everyone. Monterey Jack cheese, feta, goat cheese or mozzarella would melt nicely with the cream cheese.
I highly advise wearing gloves when handling the peppers. I have rubbed my eyes after touching jalapeños and I’m here to tell you it’s not fun-it burns! Also, be sure to remove all the seeds and the membranes. Most of the heat comes from those seeds.
If you need more bacon wrapped food, try these Bacon Wrapped Roasted Potatoes, Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Dinner, or to get real fancy, this Bacon Wrapped Eye of Round Roast.
How To Make Stuffed Jalapenos:
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños
Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 large jalapenos
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Place a sheet of foil on a baking sheet and spray with non stick spray. Set aside.
- Combine brown sugar and paprika in a small bowl. Rub mixture over each slice of bacon.
- With covered hands, cut each jalapeño in half. Scrape out seeds and membranes.
- Combine cheeses and garlic in a bowl. Spoon cheese mixture into each jalapeno cavity. Wrap one slice of bacon around each jalapeno.
- Arrange peppers on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minute or until bacon is crispy.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 157 Total Fat 12g Saturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 34mg Sodium 308mg Carbohydrates 7g Fiber 0g Sugar 5g Protein 6g
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
May 1, 2015 at 9:31 amI’ve never had a bacon wrapped jalapeno! Only a bacon wrapped date..but I love that extra spice and that you used Splenda to make it lighter! Pinned!
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats says
May 1, 2015 at 9:54 amWow, I had no idea Splenda made a brown sugar… and it goes perfect with the bacon! (love salty sweet) I’m totally going to look for this the next time I’m at the grocery store.
Heather / girlichef says
May 1, 2015 at 11:14 amOh, what a brilliant idea, I bet that little bit of sweetness is the perfect foil for the heat. I must try these!
heather+@french+press says
May 1, 2015 at 11:31 amthis may be my most favorite appetizer ever! stuffed peppers are so good on their own but with spicy sweet bacon – OMG
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
May 1, 2015 at 12:53 pmLove the brown sugar blend on the bacon! The perfect hint of sweetness to balance all of the spice. Pinned!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
May 1, 2015 at 12:55 pmBacon wrapped jalapenos coated in brown sugar? OMG OMG OMG. Sign me up for twenty!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
May 1, 2015 at 2:02 pmI LOVE brown sugar and bacon together – it’s such an amazing flavor!
Heather at Basilmomma says
May 1, 2015 at 4:34 pmSweet and spicy! All of my favorites in one little roll 🙂
Roxana says
May 2, 2015 at 1:51 amLooks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it!
laura says
May 3, 2015 at 1:47 pmthey are making my mouth water, they look delicious!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
May 4, 2015 at 10:47 amStuffed jalapenos are my husband’s favorite! I’ll have to make these for him soon!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
May 4, 2015 at 1:48 pmThere is truly nothing better than brown sugar and bacon…and jalapenos!! Love this!
Nutmeg Nanny says
May 4, 2015 at 6:36 pmOh heck yes! LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of this. You can never go wrong with bacon and jalapeños.
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
May 5, 2015 at 12:50 pmI love everything about this appetizer – jalapenos, blue cheese, bacon, brown sugar plus they look so pretty!
Lea Andersen says
May 7, 2015 at 12:29 amI never tried a bacon wrapped jalapeño and I regretted not having one. I love how the sweetness of Splenda compliments the spiciness of jalapeño. They are perfect match! I definitely am making this on weekend. Pinned!
Brian Jones says
June 5, 2015 at 3:47 amAs we have Jalapeno peppers growing in the garden this year it would be exceptionally rude not to make these 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
June 13, 2015 at 9:31 amBrian, it really would. You have to make these!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
December 20, 2016 at 9:39 amI bet these are a huge hit at parties!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
December 20, 2016 at 9:40 pmBeautiful presentation! Great pictures!
Marina Delio says
December 21, 2016 at 12:35 amMy hubby would love these!