Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

4.91 from 11 votes

These bite-size stuffed jalapeno poppers are a delicious appetizer or snack recipe loaded with cheese, bacon, onions, and seasoning, then they are deep fried to crispy, golden perfection.

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Jalapeno Poppers, Jalapenos, Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

Servings: Bite-size Poppers

Calories: 93kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

8 jalapeños, stems and seeds removed
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup tempura
2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, I use Slap Ya Mama®
1 teaspoon garlic salt

For The Bacon Cream Cheese Filling

8 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
8 strips bacon, crispy, crumbled
¼ cup green onions, diced
1½-2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

For the Bacon Cream Cheese Filling

In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, bacon, green onions, and shredded cheese.

For the Poppers

Using gloves, cut and remove the seeds from the jalapeños. Cut jalapeños vertically down the center and then cut each half in half horizontally. Each jalapeño should give you 4 pieces.
Set up your dredging station using three shallow dishes. One with flour, one with egg and buttermilk, and the last with panko breadcrumbs, tempura mix and seasonings.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Take a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and place inside each of the jalapeño pieces.
Dip each loaded jalapeño into the flour first, then the egg buttermilk mixture, and lastly the breadcrumb tempura mixture.
Place each breaded jalapeño into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.

Notes

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