Stuffed, Pull Apart, Jalapeño Poppers

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook bacon on a tray.
  2. 2Cook bacon on a tray.
  3. 3Cook bacon on a tray.
  4. 4Broil five jalapeños.
  5. 5Broil five jalapeños.
  6. 6Broil five jalapeños.
  7. 7Immediately transfer broiled jalapeños to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil for 10 minutes.
  8. 8Immediately transfer broiled jalapeños to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil for 10 minutes.
  9. 9Immediately transfer broiled jalapeños to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil for 10 minutes.
  10. 10In a separate bowl, combine 2 pounds of cream cheese, a heaping tablespoon of smoked paprika, and half a tablespoon of salt.
  11. 11In a separate bowl, combine 2 pounds of cream cheese, a heaping tablespoon of smoked paprika, and half a tablespoon of salt.
  12. 12In a separate bowl, combine 2 pounds of cream cheese, a heaping tablespoon of smoked paprika, and half a tablespoon of salt.
  13. 13Rub the black charred skin off the jalapeños with your hands.
  14. 14Rub the black charred skin off the jalapeños with your hands.
  15. 15Rub the black charred skin off the jalapeños with your hands.
  16. 16Finely chop the jalapeños with their seeds and add to the cream cheese mixture, saving a little bit for later.
  17. 17Finely chop the jalapeños with their seeds and add to the cream cheese mixture, saving a little bit for later.
  18. 18Finely chop the jalapeños with their seeds and add to the cream cheese mixture, saving a little bit for later.
  19. 19Finely chop the cooked bacon and add to the cream cheese mixture, saving a little bit for later.
  20. 20Finely chop the cooked bacon and add to the cream cheese mixture, saving a little bit for later.
  21. 21Finely chop the cooked bacon and add to the cream cheese mixture, saving a little bit for later.
  22. 22Grate mozzarella and add it to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture.
  23. 23Grate mozzarella and add it to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture.
  24. 24Grate mozzarella and add it to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture.
  25. 25Mix all ingredients in the bowl thoroughly until well combined.
  26. 26Mix all ingredients in the bowl thoroughly until well combined.
  27. 27Mix all ingredients in the bowl thoroughly until well combined.
  28. 28Stretch out three balls of pizza dough.
  29. 29Stretch out three balls of pizza dough.
  30. 30Stretch out three balls of pizza dough.
  31. 31Place a tablespoon of the filling onto each stretched pizza dough.
  32. 32Place a tablespoon of the filling onto each stretched pizza dough.
  33. 33Place a tablespoon of the filling onto each stretched pizza dough.
  34. 34Fold and seal the dough to form balls.
  35. 35Fold and seal the dough to form balls.
  36. 36Fold and seal the dough to form balls.
  37. 37Place the filled dough balls on a baking sheet with bacon grease.
  38. 38Place the filled dough balls on a baking sheet with bacon grease.
  39. 39Place the filled dough balls on a baking sheet with bacon grease.
  40. 40Roast in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  41. 41Roast in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  42. 42Roast in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  43. 43Brush the baked balls with a little bit of olive oil.
  44. 44Brush the baked balls with a little bit of olive oil.
  45. 45Brush the baked balls with a little bit of olive oil.
  46. 46Top with sesame seeds, shredded cheddar, and the saved bacon and jalapeño.
  47. 47Top with sesame seeds, shredded cheddar, and the saved bacon and jalapeño.
  48. 48Top with sesame seeds, shredded cheddar, and the saved bacon and jalapeño.
  49. 49Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
  50. 50Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
  51. 51Return to the oven for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • bacon
  • bacon
  • bacon
  • 5 jalapeños
  • 5 jalapeños
  • 5 jalapeños
  • 2 pounds cream cheese
  • 2 pounds cream cheese
  • 2 pounds cream cheese
  • 1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 heaping tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • mozzarella
  • mozzarella
  • mozzarella
  • 3 balls pizza dough
  • 3 balls pizza dough
  • 3 balls pizza dough
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • shredded cheddar
  • shredded cheddar
  • shredded cheddar

Equipment

traybowlaluminum foilbaking sheet

Tips

  • Save some bacon and jalapeño for topping.
  • Brush the popper balls with olive oil before the second bake.
  • Adjust baking time if making larger popper balls.
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