Bacon-Wrapped Spinach-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Total Time: 65 Minutes

Serves: 8 | Yields 18 Poppers

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Our Family® Unsalted Butter 

2 cups packed baby spinach 

3 garlic cloves, minced 

1 package (8 ounces) Our Family® Cream Cheese, softened 

1 1/2 cups Our Family® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 

2 teaspoons Our Family® Onion Powder  

1 teaspoon Our Family® Black Pepper 

8 large jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded  

3 tablespoons Our Family® Panko Bread Crumbs 

8 slices Fresh & Finest by Our Family® Double Smoked Applewood Extra Thick Bacon, halved crosswise

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°; line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  1. In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until wilted, stirringfrequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant, stirringfrequently. Transfer spinach mixture to fine-mesh strainer; with back of spoon, press to remove excess water. 
  1. In large bowl, stircheeses, onion powder, blackpepper and spinach mixture. Makes about 2 cups. 
  1. Place jalapeños, cut side up, on prepared pan; fill with spinach mixture and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Wrap 1piecebacon around each jalapeño; secure with toothpicks. Roast jalapeños 45 minutes or until bacon is crisp and filling is heated through. Makes 16 poppers.