jalapeno poppers

How To Make jalapeno poppers

• 1

  Brown the hamburger in a frying pan, using whatever spices your family likes, making it as spicy-hot as you want (knowing it will go inside jalapenos).
• 2

  While hamburger is browning, remove stem of the jalapenos. Cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds (or leave in for an extra big kick!).
• 3

  Boil the jalapenos in water for a minute or two or blanch in the microwave (whichever you prefer) to half cook them.
• 4

  Drain the browned ground beef.
• 5

  Using a large baking sheet, with at least 1" high sides and lined with aluminum foil, spread out the jalapenos halves touching each other.
• 6

  Spoon ground beef into jalapeno halves.
• 7

  Top with grated cheese. I just cover all the same and then use a pizza cutter to separate the melted cheese after baking. It makes it faster to prepare if you don't cover each individually.
• 8

  Then bacon bits.
• 9

  If you like, you can also sprinkle Parmesan grated cheese on top!
• 10

  Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
• 11

  The men especially in my family go crazy for these. I can never make enough! I have also adapted American green peppers for these for those who don't like real spicy. You can also spoon salsa and a dollop of sour cream when they come out of the oven.
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