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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

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Ingredients 

Serving Size: 12 poppers

  • 6 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed

  • 6 slices bacon, halved crosswise (12 pieces total)

  • 1 Jar Fig jam

Pimento Cheese Filling

  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

  • 2 tbsp jarred pimentos, drained and finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp mayo (or similar)

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp yellow mustard

  • Salt & pepper to taste

After Baking

  • 2 tbsp hot honey, warmed

  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a sheet pan with foil and place a wire rack on top (helps with crisp bacon).

  2. Make the pimento cheese: In a bowl, mix all filling ingredients until smooth and spreadable.

  3. Stuff the jalapeños: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pimento cheese into each jalapeño half. Top with about 1/2 teaspoon of fig jam.

  4. Wrap with bacon: Wrap each jalapeño half with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.

  5. Bake: Arrange on the wire rack and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the peppers are tender.

  6. Finish with flair: Let cool 2–3 minutes, then drizzle with hot honey. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped basil.

  7. Serve warm or at room temp—these hold up beautifully for parties.

These aren’t your average jalapeño poppers—they’re sweet and savory perfection. Creamy pimento cheese meets sticky-sweet fig jam, all tucked inside spicy jalapeño halves and wrapped in crispy bacon like the fabulous little flavor bombs they are. Just when you think it couldn’t get any better, a drizzle of hot honey, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and a pop of fresh basil take things straight over the top. They’re sweet, spicy, smoky, and just a little bit fancy.

appetizers, snacks, game day, jalepenos, pimento cheese

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