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Spicy Bacon Jalapeño Poppers

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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At 40 calories a pop(per!), this is the appetizer recipe you need for your next get-together. Filled with bacon and cream cheese, and spicy, too, these bite-sized creations will be a hit at any party.

Spicy Bacon Jalapeño Poppers

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 8 medium (about 3 inch) jalapeño chiles, halved lengthwise, seeded
  • 1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container)
  • 1/4 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (1 oz)
  • 2 medium green onions, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon cooked real bacon pieces or bits (from 3-oz jar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place chile halves, cut sides up, on cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix cream cheese spread, pepper Jack cheese, onions, bacon and salt. Divide mixture evenly among chile halves, spreading filling out level with sides of chile.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 30 minutes or until tops are light golden brown and chiles are tender. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition

40 Calories
1 1/2g Total Fat
3g Protein
2g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
40
Calories from Fat
15
Total Fat
1 1/2g
2%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
310mg
13%
Potassium
90mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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