Smithfield Mike's Hot Honey Bacon Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
Cream cheese and cheddar spiked with smoked paprika and Mike's Hot Honey, packed into jalapeno halves and wrapped in Mike's Hot Honey Smithfield bacon. Twenty-five minutes until the bacon crisps, then one more drizzle before they go out.
Ingredients
- 12 large jalapenos, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Mike's Hot Honey
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- A pinch cayenne powder (optional)
- 12 slices Mike's Hot Honey-Smithfield bacon, halved crosswise
- Toothpicks
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Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, Mike's Hot Honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne until well mixed.
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Fill each jalapeno half with the cream cheese mixture.
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Wrap each pepper with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
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Arrange the wrapped peppers on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bacon is crispy.
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Remove from the oven, transfer to a plate, and drizzle with Mike's Hot Honey before serving.
