Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and minced
- 3 large scallions, roots sliced off, green and white parts minced finely
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 20 jalapenos
- 20 strips thin-sliced bacon, chopped in half
- Special equipment: 40 toothpicks
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
In a large bowl, stir and break down the cream cheese until smooth. Add the apples and scallions, plus as much salt and freshly ground black pepper as you like.
Don a pair of plastic gloves so you don't burn your fingers or your eyes like I did. Slice each jalapeno in half lengthwise, and then either slice out the membranes or use a measuring spoon to scoop them out. Discard the seeds.
Either using a teaspoon or a small icing spatula, fill each jalapeno half with the cream cheese mixture; fill until just over the rim of the jalapeno. Wrap each pepper with a bacon half and secure with a toothpick. Line up the pop 'ems on the prepared baking sheet and pop into the oven until bacon has browned on the bottom, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes (which will be as long as you can resist them). Enjoy with a cold beer! Aaah!
















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By lromy_11033998
Rancho Mirage, CA
on March 06, 2012
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These were fantastic. I went to a friend's house for dinner and she had made this appetizer. Everyone raved about them! I am making thm for a dinner this week. They are easy to make and simply delicious! I have made other jalapeno appetizers before, but this is the best. I might try it with turkey bacon to reduce the fat, and use low fat cream cheese. Will let you know!
By dgubitosi
Lincoln, RI
on March 04, 2012
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Great stuff, easy to make! I added a little honey to the mixture to give a little more sweetness.
By desertcat_12944070
Miles City, 66
on February 09, 2012
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these were amazing, we loved them
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