{"id":2562,"date":"2009-01-11T11:49:26","date_gmt":"2009-01-11T15:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=2562"},"modified":"2009-01-11T14:57:10","modified_gmt":"2009-01-11T18:57:10","slug":"bacon-wrapped-jalapenos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2009\/01\/bacon-wrapped-jalapenos\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_2563\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_stock_jalapenos.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2563\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2563\" title=\"ohc_stock_jalapenos\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_stock_jalapenos-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Crunchy jalapenos\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_stock_jalapenos-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_stock_jalapenos.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crunchy jalapenos<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Jalapeno poppers.\u00a0 Jalapeno bites, whatever you call them they have been making the rounds at parties and gatherings for a while now.\u00a0 They interested me but I also shied away from them since I tend to have a low tolerance for spicy dishes.\u00a0 I&#8217;ve been slowly working to become more immune because when one has a husband who loves spicy stuff it starts getting harder to avoid it.<\/p>\n<p>I finally decided to tackle bacon wrapped jalapenos.\u00a0 Now, all recipes I have come across just call for some cream cheese in the jalapenos.\u00a0 If you know me, then you&#8217;ll know that I consider that too plain.\u00a0 Anyone can do <em>that<\/em>.\u00a0 I wanted to put a twist in it.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s bump this up and play around with it for a little bit and see what happens.\u00a0 I went back and forth thinking about what I could do.\u00a0 I wanted to keep it as simple as possible but still kick up the flavor.\u00a0 Finally it hit me, jalapenos are already spicy (well to me anyway) so let&#8217;s stick with that theme and keep the spicy going!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Andrea&#8217;s Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 medium to large jalapenos<\/li>\n<li>4 slices of bacon cut in 1\/2<\/li>\n<li>2 TBSP Cream Cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2-1 TBSP Chunky Salsa<\/li>\n<li>1 TBSP Shredded Cheddar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cut the jalapenos in 1\/2 lengthwise and remove all seeds and veins.\u00a0 Make sure not to touch your eyes or face afterwards because you will light yourself on fire and curse yourself.\u00a0 I know because I did it.\u00a0 In a small mixing bowl mix together the cream cheese, salsa, and cheddar.\u00a0 Once that&#8217;s mixed start to fill the jalapenos a little bit at a time.\u00a0 You don&#8217;t want to overload them or the stuffing will come out as they cook.\u00a0 Once the jalapenos are filled, wrap them with a piece of the bacon.\u00a0 I used a toothpick to secure the bacon in place.<\/p>\n<p>Since the salsa sort of loosens up the cream cheese, it&#8217;s helpful at this point to put the jalapenos back in the fridge for a few hours to get the cheeses to set back up.\u00a0 Right before you are going to cook them, heat your oven up to 400.\u00a0 Line a cookie sheet with foil and then place a wire cooling rack on top of the cookie sheet.\u00a0 Spray the rack with nonstick spray.\u00a0 Place the jalapenos on the rack and place in the oven to bake for about 10 minutes or until the bacon becomes nice and crispy.\u00a0 Remove and allow to cool for about a minute then serve!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_2699\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_bacon_jalapenos_cooked.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2699\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2699\" title=\"ohc_bacon_jalapenos_cooked\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_bacon_jalapenos_cooked-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Just out of the oven \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_bacon_jalapenos_cooked-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_bacon_jalapenos_cooked.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Just out of the oven <\/p><\/div>\n<p>These turned out to be perfect pockets of spiciness!\u00a0 My husband loved them and made little manly &#8220;nom nom&#8221; noises as he ate them. Chunky salsa works better than a very smooth salsa because the smooth waters down the cream cheese too much.\u00a0 If the chunky seems to have a lot of juice to it, go ahead and strain some off a bit before adding it to the cream cheese.\u00a0 You can also grill these on your outdoor grill if you&#8217;re having an outdoor party.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly these are addicting so if you are having a party I suggest making more than 8 because otherwise you run the risk of a fight breaking out amongst your guests.\u00a0 When we become adults the cops showing up at a party does not provide the thrill it used to.<\/p>\n<p>Also feel free to remind your guests about the toothpicks if your guests are such who eat before looking or if perhaps they are a little too in the &#8220;happy zone&#8221; to notice such things.\u00a0 Mouth impalement is not a fun party time activity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2700\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_bacon_jalapeno.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2700\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2700\" title=\"ohc_bacon_jalapeno\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_bacon_jalapeno-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_bacon_jalapeno-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/ohc_bacon_jalapeno.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno <\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you find yourself with leftover stuffing mixture, it makes a great dip for chips or veggies.\u00a0 And just to give you something else to ponder, perhaps your guests would like something a little more hardy and while stuffed jalapenos are great they want something bigger.\u00a0 Meatier.\u00a0 And with some beans would be nice too, thank you.<\/p>\n<p>Okay, I will help you out!<\/p>\n<p>Use the cream cheese salsa mixture and build off of that.\u00a0 I&#8217;m not giving amounts because it depends on how large your crowd is for how much you&#8217;re going to need.\u00a0 Here&#8217;s the concept.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Andrea&#8217;s Layered Chili Dip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ground meat (whichever floats your boat) cooked and seasoned with chili powder, garlic powder, S&amp;P.\u00a0 To taste, as spicy as you like.\u00a0 Drained and cooled.\u00a0 Layer that in the bottom of a casserole dish.\u00a0 Pinto beans, rinsed and drained, on top of the meat.\u00a0 The cream cheese and salsa mixture (start with a whole container of cream cheese, and 1\/2 jar of salsa and if you need more keep going), spread that on top of the meat and beans.\u00a0 Heat in a 400 degree oven until it&#8217;s warm and heated through.\u00a0 Remove, top with shredded lettuce, cheddar, and dollops of sour cream if you want to go crazy.\u00a0 Serve with tortillas and veggies.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You can of course lose the meat if you don&#8217;t want it and even the beans too.\u00a0 In that case, you don&#8217;t even need to heat up the cream cheese and salsa.\u00a0 Just mix it and put it in a small casserole dish topped with the lettuce and cheddar.\u00a0 Ta-da, more variations!\u00a0 Clearly this is a pretty easy dish that can be altered however you like.<\/p>\n<p>Now most all your guests should be happy and content.\u00a0 And if not, time for new friends.\u00a0 I&#8217;m just saying this is some good grub and party food. <img src='\/images\/wink.gif' alt=';)' \/><\/p>\n<p>Have fun guys!\u00a0 And remember, always play with your food!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jalapeno poppers.\u00a0 Jalapeno bites, whatever you call them they have been making the rounds at parties and gatherings for a while now.\u00a0 They interested me but I also shied away from them since I tend to have a low tolerance for spicy dishes.\u00a0 I&#8217;ve been slowly working to become more immune because when one has 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