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Jalapeño Poppers

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword ground beef
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 Poppers

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Prairie Legacy Grass-Fed Beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 oz cream cheese - at room temperature
  • 1 cup crumbled cheddar cheese chunks
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 12 jalapeños - sliced in half and seeds removed
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1/2 cup bacon - cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fried onion straws
  • 2 tablespoons parsley - chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter - melted
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream - for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Fry the bacon until crispy, then remove it to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess fat. Crumble when cooled. Wipe most of the bacon fat from the skillet.
  • Cook the beef in the same skillet until browned. Season with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, liquid smoke, and lime juice. Stir until well mixed, then remove from the heat.
  • While the beef is still hot, combine it in a large bowl along with cream cheese, cheddar cheese crumbles, and mayonnaise. Mix until the cream cheese is completely melted into the rest of the filling. Cool to room temperature.
  • Slice off the tops of each jalapeño and cut in half lengthwise. Remove the rib and seeds from the inside of each half.
  • Spread filling along the inside of each jalapeño half so there is no open space, and the filling is mounded over on top.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the panko, bacon, fried onions, parsley, and melted butter. Stir well to combine, then press each jalapeño filling side down into the mixture.
  • Place the stuffed jalapeños in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the panko is golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the poppers from the oven and cool to room temperature for best results. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and serve alongside a bowl of tangy sour cream. Enjoy!