Bacon Buffalo Cream Cheese Jalapenos
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These jalapeno poppers will not win a beauty contest, but once you taste them you'll realize it's what's inside that counts. The filling is creamy, hearty, and flavorful. We love the addition of ground beef; it bulks up the filling. Buffalo wing sauce makes these poppers a little different too. You taste the Buffalo flavor but it's not overpowering. Bacon adds smoky flavor and holds everything in. These are the perfect appetizer for a casual event, game day or a Superbowl party. 
Ingredients
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16 mediumjalapeno peppers washed, cut in half long ways and cleaned out
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1 pkgcream cheese softened (room temp), 8 oz
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1 Tbspgarlic powder
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1 Tbsponion powder
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8 ozshredded cheddar, divided in half
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3/4 lbbrowned & drained hamburger meat
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1/4 cBuffalo wing sauce (I like mine spicy)
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1 lbthin bacon, cut in half
How to Make Bacon Buffalo Cream Cheese Jalapenos
- Cook and drain ground meat. Set aside.
- Wash jalapenos. Cut the stems off first then cut them lengthwise. Scrape all the seeds out. (You may want to wear gloves for this part.)
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment. Lay out the jalapeno halves. Preheat oven to 375 degreed.
- Mix together the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, 4 oz shredded cheddar (reserve the other 4 oz for later), cooked hamburger meat, and Buffalo wing sauce.
- Fill the jalapeno halves with the filling.
- Cut the bacon in half.
- Place a slice of bacon under a jalapeno half. Sprinkle a little cheese on top.
- Wrap the bacon around the jalapeno and secure it with a toothpick. Repeat the process to all the jalapeno halves.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the bacon gets crisp.
- Remove peppers from the oven. Allow to cool slightly before handling.
- ***Please make sure you wear gloves while handling the peppers***
About Bacon Buffalo Cream Cheese Jalapenos
Course/Dish: Meat Appetizers
Main Ingredient: Beef
Regional Style: Mexican
Collection: The Great Tailgate!
