JALAPEñO POPPER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Jalapeño Popper Bites Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Betsy Carter

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
10 oz cream cheese
4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
4 jalapeñoes, seeded, diced, plus 24 sliced for topping

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, eggs, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper, and mix well.
Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick spray and fill each cup with a heaping tablespoon of the bread crumb mixture. Press into the pan firmly to form wells. Set aside.
In another large bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon, diced jalapeños, the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon of pepper.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Fill the bread crumb wells with a 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture. Top each cup with a bit of shredded cheddar and a jalapeño slice.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cups are golden brown.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 2 grams