Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers

Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers

Homemade jalapeño poppers full of gooey cheese and savory bacon bits are deep fried to golden perfections. These party poppers are hard to resist!

Preparation Time
25 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
161 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and bacon bits together in a medium bowl until well combined. Spoon mixture into jalapeño halves.
Step 2
Put milk in one small bowl, flour in a second, and bread crumbs in a third.
Step 3
Dip stuffed jalapeños in milk, then in flour, making sure they are well-coated. Transfer coated jalapeños to a plate; let dry for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Dip jalapeños in milk once more, then roll through the bread crumbs. Let dry on the plate for 10 minutes, then repeat dipping in milk and rolling in bread crumbs once more; make sure they are completely coated. Let dry.
Step 5
Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a medium skillet.
Step 6
Working in batches if necessary, deep-fry coated jalapeños until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.
Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers
Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers
Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers
Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon bacon bits
  • 2 quarts oil for frying, or as needed
  • 12 ounces jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved

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