The Best JALAPEÑO POPPERS - Perfect for Super Bowl & Game Day!

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is often less expensive and melts well.

Soften 8 ounces of cream cheese at room temperature in a bowl.

Bake 6 slices of bacon in the oven at 400°F for 15-18 minutes until crispy.

Slice 10 large jalapeno peppers in half and scoop out the seeds and membrane with a spoon.

Grate 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese and set aside.

Crumble 4 pieces of the cooked bacon into the bowl with the softened cream cheese.

Add 3 tablespoons of thinly-sliced chives and 2 minced garlic cloves to the bowl.

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste and stir until combined.

Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese filling using a small spoon, keeping the filling level with the pepper.

Place the filled jalapenos on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden on top.

Crumble the remaining 2 pieces of bacon on top of the finished jalapeno poppers and garnish with extra sliced chives before serving.

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