Sweet and Spicy Jalapeno Poppers

Looking for a sweet and spicy way to kick off the holidays? Look no further! These jalapeno poppers will wow your taste buds and impress your guests. 

Looking for a sweet and spicy way to kick off the holidays? Look no further! These jalapeno poppers will wow your tastebuds and impress your guests.

Ingredients:

• 8 jalapenos
• 4 oz. softened cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar and/or Colby jack cheese
• 1 small apple
• 1/4 cup onion
• 8 slices bacon
• brown sugar

Instructions:

• Rinse the jalapenos.
• With gloves, cut off the top of the pepper.

• Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and scoop out all of the seeds.

• Dice apple and onion and place in a medium sized bowl.
• Stir in softened cream cheese and shredded cheese. Mix well.

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Use a butter knife to spread cheesy filling into each pepper half and place on tray.
• Cut each bacon slice in half.
• Stretch as much as the bacon will allow (without tearing it).
• Wrap each pepper in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick on each end.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar.
• Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
• Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks:

• Make sure to always use sturdy gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid being burned by the pepper's capsaicin. Even though you won't feel a burn at first, later you will face the consequences.
• When handling jalapenos, do not touch your face. The sensitive skin there can easily be burned.
• The apple provides a sweetness to the poppers' spicy.  If you are a fan of hot, then simply leave the apple out or reduce the amount of it.
• For a cute holiday treat, wrap a small piece of bacon around the middle of the jalapeno popper to create a "bow":

• Not only are these jalapeno poppers a great holiday appetizer, but they also make an awesome addition to any cookout or picnic!

We hope that you enjoyed today's recipe!  These jalapeno poppers are sure to some zing to your holiday get-together.  They won't last long!

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What is the spiciest pepper that you have eaten, and in what dish?  Tell us your story in the comments!


Sincerely, 

Cocoa & Nutmeg