BACON-APPLE-JALAPENO POP 'EMS

Bacon-Apple-Jalapeno Pop 'Ems image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 1h5m

Yield 40 pop 'ems

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

One 8-ounce package light cream cheese, at room temperature
3 large scallions, roots sliced off, green and white partsminced finely
1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
20 jalapenos
20 strips thin-sliced bacon, chopped in half

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
In a large bowl, stir and break down the cream cheese until smooth. Add the scallions and apples, plus as much salt and freshly ground black pepper as you like.
Don a pair of plastic gloves so you don't burn your fingers or your eyes like I did. Slice each jalapeno in half lengthwise, and then either slice out the membranes or use a measuring spoon to scoop them out. Discard the seeds.
Either using a teaspoon or a small icing spatula, fill each jalapeno half with the cream cheese mixture; fill until just over the rim of the jalapeno. Wrap each pepper with a bacon half and secure with a toothpick.
Line up the pop 'ems on the prepared baking sheet and pop into the oven until bacon has browned on the bottom, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes (which will be as long as you can resist them). Enjoy with a cold beer! Aaah!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calorie, Fat 4.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 9 milligrams, Sodium 110 milligrams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 1 grams