Recipe
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Par-bake the bacon
Heat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add slices of bacon in an even single layer. Bake until some of the fat has rendered and it’s pliable, about 8 min. Set aside and keep the oven on.
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Blend cream cheese mixture
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment or mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Blend or stir until combined.
2
Prep the jalapeños
Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds with a paring knife or spoon and discard.
3
Fill poppers
Spoon the cream cheese filling into the scooped out jalapeños and wrap one slice of bacon around each jalapeño. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon.
4
Add to baking sheet
Arrange poppers in an even single layer on a baking sheet with a wire cooling rack set over top.
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Bake jalapeño poppers
Bake until the bacon is crispy, about 25 minutes.
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