# Jalapeno poppers (from Natashas Kitchen)

Video: [The BEST Jalapeño Poppers for Parties](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs) by [Natashas Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@Natashaskitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.05 per serving, ~$18.15 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.95* per serving (66%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some bacon _(amount estimated)_
- 1 package cream cheese _(amount estimated)_
- 1/2 cup or 2 oz shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chives
- 1 large clove garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- about 1 lb jalapeño peppers
- some breadcrumbs _(amount estimated)_
- some melted butter or bacon grease

## Steps

1. [0:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=11s) Cook the bacon in a pan on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
2. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=20s) Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined board.
3. [0:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=29s) Chop the crispy bacon into small pieces, reserving some bacon fat.
4. [1:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=69s) In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, then mix well.
5. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=128s) Cut the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise through the stem.
6. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=150s) Scrape out the seeds and white membranes from the jalapeño halves using a teaspoon.
7. [2:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=160s) Arrange the jalapeño halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. [3:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=188s) Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese filling up to the level of the pepper.
9. [3:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=193s) In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter or bacon grease and chopped crispy bacon.
10. [3:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=203s) Top each stuffed jalapeño with about 1 teaspoon of the bacon crumb topping.
11. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh-XsQRH5hs&t=207s) Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 to 20 minutes until tender and golden brown.

## Equipment

- pan
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
- medium bowl
- grater
- small bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- spoon
- oven

## What the video didn't say

- exact quantity of bacon
- exact quantity of breadcrumbs
- servings
- total cooking time in minutes

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