Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers with Taco Filling (2024)

FAQs

What is the best sauce for jalapeno poppers? ›

I decided on a sweet and tangy raspberry sauce–obviously inspired by Arby's Bronco Berry sauce–and I love the final combination! It's an uncommon twist that is so tasty and provides a nice, tangy-sweet contrast to the spicy-savoriness of the jalapeno poppers.

That first coating with flour helps the breadcrumbs stick—and stay on—much better. The finished poppers should have a nice, solid coating on them that's neither too thick nor too thin.

After many attempts at trying to keep my batter on my stuffed poppers as they are deep fried, I finally found what works best. I roll the stuffed peppers in flour (I season it with salt and a bit of corn meal), then I dip them in milk. Then, I return them to the flour for a final roll.

Pro Tip: Cooking our Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos in the Air Fryer. Our Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos are now at most Costco's...and when you stock up, definitely give air frying them a try! Always make sure they're placed with the filling pointing up. Then air fry at 375 for 15 minutes!

Freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight. This slows the cooking time for the cream cheese helping to prevent the oozing mess! Take frozen logs out freezer and lay one in each jalapeno half. They're now ready for the grill or oven.

Hot Sauce

This may be a bit more obvious, but another option for substituting jalapeño peppers is with hot sauce. Grab your favorite variety and splash a few dashes into your meal for some added heat and flavor. Keep it simple: Try using Tabasco or Frank's RedHot.

Put the jalapeno poppers on the grill for about 6 minutes. Flip them over when the bacon is beginning to crisp. Turn down the grill to medium-low heat and grill an additional 10-12 minutes. Take them off when the bacon is cooked and cheese is melted.

"Capsaicin production is more determined by climate, soil type, amount of moisture throughout the growing season, and how long the peppers have been on the plant (there's a sweet spot for extra spicy jalapeños, just before they start ripening to red when they get milder again)," commented @soil.to.

Control the spice level: for mild-medium heat, remove all the seeds and membranes. For spicier jalapeno poppers, either leave some of the seeds/membrane in the jalapenos or add some of the seeds to the filling. Use soft cream cheese.

Perfect for those quick dinners on a summer night! Air fry at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on them since all air fryers vary! Check out our store locator to find our low carb, high protein Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños near you.

How do you get breading to stick to peppers? ›

i would dry-roast the peppers, dredge them in flour, the egg, then bread crumbs. if you dry-roast them enough, you can then put them in a paper bag for 5 minutes. then, rub them, and the skin should come right off, and everything will stick to them.

But if you are like me and like crispy bacon then you might try to precook it first. I will grill the bacon for 4-5 minutes on low direct heat. I then wrap the food in the bacon and grill according to the recipe.

Cook the bacon first in a skillet or the oven until it is halfway cooked, but still pliable. Then proceed to twist, drape or wrap it around the item of your choice. Mix things up by using a wide variety of bacon. Hickory smoked and applewood smoked both have the traditional flavors we all recognize.

Line a sheet pan with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray. Place 5 slices of bacon spaced evenly apart on the pan. Roast until the bacon just begins to shrink and turns a slightly red color, but is still flexible, about 5 minutes, depending on thickness.

Stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar, mozzarella, green onion, jalapeño peppers, and bacon together in a bowl; spread into a 9-inch round baking dish. Make the topping: Mix crackers, Parmesan, and melted butter together in a bowl. Spread over cream cheese mixture.

Serve as a dip for shrimp, French fries, onion rings, or chicken fingers. Spoon onto warm cornbread or muffins. Spread bagels with cream cheese; add a spoonful as a delicious topper.

Homemade Jalapeno Poppers

This is usually some kind of pepper jelly or sweet salsa, and it's served with chips and crackers as a dip. The flavor combos are endless, but my favorite is a jar of jalapeno raspberry jelly that I get at a specialty grocery store.

Roasted jalapeños and poblano peppers, mixed with chili powder, cream cheese, and mayo. Then served up dip-style with chili butter and salty crumbled Mexican cotija cheese on top. This dip is quick to make and totally delicious, especially with tortillas and chips on the side for scooping.