Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos (Print-Friendly Version)
Jalapenos filled with chipotle goat cheese, drizzled with honey, and wrapped in crispy bacon for a spicy-sweet appetizer.
# Ingredients:
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12 fresh jalapenos, cored and seeded
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4 oz goat cheese
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2 teaspoons smoked chipotle pepper
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12 slices bacon
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12 teaspoons honey (optional)
# Steps:
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Clean out jalapenos and remove all seeds.
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Place 1 teaspoon of honey in the bottom of each jalapeno.
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In a small bowl, combine goat cheese and smoked chipotle pepper.
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Using a knife, scoop some cheese mixture and stuff into each pepper. Fill approximately 3/4 full to avoid overflow during cooking.
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Take one piece of bacon per jalapeno and wrap it around the stuffed jalapeno. Use a toothpick to secure.
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Place each jalapeno in a holder or lay them on a cookie sheet, and cook in the oven at 350°F for 18-22 minutes or grill for about 25 minutes on the cool end of the grill.
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Remove toothpicks once cooked and serve immediately.
# Notes & Tips:
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Filling jalapenos only 3/4 full prevents the filling from oozing out during cooking.