Bacon Ranch Jalapeno Poppers
Servings 20 poppers
Calories 129kcal
Ingredients
- 10 medium jalapeno peppers halved
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup prepared bottled buttermilk ranch dressing
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 5 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese divided
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crushed Ranch flavored Doritos
- Dipping sauces: Additional 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg