Jalapeno poppers are usually deep fried and there’s not a thing wrong with that, but it’s not always feasible. Then, there’s the dreaded clean-up. My poppers are “open faced” and cooked in the oven until gooey and golden. Simple preparation, spectacular results! Amen.
Ingredients you’ll need:
8-10 medium jalapeno peppers, halved
1 8 oz softened cream cheese
3 Tbsp prepared buttermilk ranch dressing
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic salt
5 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled [to equal 2/3 cup] 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup ranch flavored tortilla chip crumbs [such as ranch flavored Doritos] Suggested dipping sauces: buttermilk ranch dressing, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper. Wearing gloves, slice the jalapenos in half. Use a spoon to remove the membrane and seeds. [tip: Always take care when handling hot peppers. Wear gloves and wash your hands and utensils very well after use.] If needed, cut a thin flat slice from the bottom of the pepper so it will remain upright while baking.
Use a hand mixer, to beat together the cream cheese, buttermilk dressing, onion powder and garlic salt. Beat for 2 minutes until creamy. Add the crumbled bacon, 1/2 of the shredded Colby-Jack cheese and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Mix by hand until combined.
Divide the mixture between the halved peppers. Depending on the size of the peppers you use, your yield may be greater. Sprinkle the top of each pepper with shredded Colby-Jack cheese and crushed ranch flavored Doritos.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and tops are golden. Cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes before serving. These poppers can be served as is or with your favorite dipping sauces. Yield: 16-20 poppers
Bacon Ranch Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 8-10 medium jalapeno peppers halved
- 1 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp prepared buttermilk ranch dressing
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 5 slices bacon cooked & crumbled [to equal 2/3 cup]
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese divided
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch flavored tortilla chip crumbs [such as ranch flavored Doritos]
- Suggested dipping sauces: buttermilk ranch dressing sour cream, guacamole, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wearing gloves, slice the jalapenos in half. Use a spoon to remove the membrane and seeds. Cut a thin flat slice from the bottom of the pepper so it will remain upright while baking.
- Use a hand mixer, to beat together the cream cheese, buttermilk dressing, onion powder and garlic salt. Beat for 2 minutes until creamy.
- Add the crumbled bacon, 1/2 of the shredded Colby-Jack cheese and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Mix by hand until combined.
- Divide the mixture between the halved peppers. Depending on the size of the peppers you use, your yield may be greater.
- Sprinkle the top of each pepper with shredded Colby-Jack cheese and crushed ranch flavored Doritos.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender and tops are golden. Cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- These poppers can be served as is or with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Linda says
Looks fabulous Melissa! I’ve missed a few of your posts because my computer has been misbehaving. I’ll be getting updated soon.
Melissa says
Hello Linda, I hope you had a great trip! It’s great to have you back. ♥ Melissa
Allison Maxwell says
Looks appetizing. I love jalepeno peppers. Will try it
Melissa says
Thanks Allison, hope you love them as much as we do! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by ~ Melissa
Ashley | CenterCutCook says
I just love your take on jalapeño poppers- bacon and ranch?! You can’t go wrong! Pinning and sharing on my Facebook page tomorrow! 🙂
Melissa says
Hi Ashley! Thanks so much for your sweet comment and for stopping by. Thanks also for sharing. ☺ Melissa
Catherine Jameson says
I once read a recipe of this popper with bacon and cheese! The recipe is very amazing! It’s perfect on these new year days!