Bacon & Blue Cheeseburger Jalapeño Poppers will take your poppers obsession to a whole new level! These delicious little bites are made with ground beef, blue cheese and bacon. Enjoy them as a snack or appetizer. They are perfect for tailgating and parties.
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A while back I made a recipe for Extreme Bacon Jalapeño Poppers with bacon in and around each pepper.
I get asked to make them all the time (they are pretty amazing) but love to change things up.
So, I came up with fun, new jalapeño popper recipe. Something completely different but equally as amazing – Bacon & Blue Cheeseburger Jalapeño Poppers!
Why This Recipe Works
Jalapeño Poppers are a really easy recipe to make. This particular variety is like a bite of a bun-less bacon & blue cheeseburger with a spicy kick.
You can enjoy them as appetizers, game day snacks, and party finger food. We usually make them as a pre-dinner snack.
This recipe is naturally gluten free, low carb and keto friendly.
Bacon & Blue Cheeseburger Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
- You can use Gorgonzola, cheddar, or American cheese, if preferred.
Prep!
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Cut the slices of bacon in half.
Create!
Cut each jalapeño pepper in half, length wise.
Using a small spoon, clean out the seeds and membrane. Set aside.
Chef’s Tip: if you want spicier poppers, leave some of the seeds and membrane.
In a medium skillet, over medium heat, add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink and thoroughly cooked through. Once the beef is cooked through, stir in the blue cheese.
Fill each pepper half with the ground beef and cheese mixture. You may have some extra mix, depending on the size of your peppers.
Wrap each pepper half with a half a slice of the bacon and secure with a toothpick (the bacon will shrink as it cooks so don’t skip this step).
Place the poppers on an over-proof rack over a baking sheet. I like to line the baking sheet with aluminum foil to make cleaning up much easier.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
Chef’s Tip: for crispier bacon, you can put the peppers under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Present!
Serve warm.
Tips and Techniques
- If your peppers are larger, you may need a full slice of bacon per pepper instead of a half of a slice.
- For crispier bacon, you can put the peppers under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Store leftover jalapeño poppers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 5-7 days.
FAQ’s
Can You Freeze Jalapeño Poppers?
You can freeze jalapeño poppers, however the texture may change when reheated. Store jalapeño poppers, tightly wrapped, in the freezer for up to 6 months for the best results.
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Bacon & Blue Cheeseburger Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 8 jalapeño peppers
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup blue cheese
- 8 slices bacon (cut in half)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut each jalapeño pepper in half, length wise. Using a small spoon, clean out as much or as little of the membrane and seeds inside (leave some if you want your poppers to be more spicy). Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, over medium heat, add the ground the beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink and thoroughly cooked through.
- Once the beef is cooked through, mix in the blue cheese until it's melted.
- Fill each pepper half with the ground beef.
- Wrap each pepper half with a piece of the bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
- If needed, put the peppers under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely, to crisp the bacon more.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- If your peppers are larger, you may need a full slice of bacon per pepper instead of a half of a slice.
- For crispier bacon, you can put the peppers under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Store leftover jalapeño poppers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 5-7 days.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on August 31, 2017. It was updated with step-by-step instructions, new images, tips, techniques, FAQ’s and video in December 2020.
