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Buffalo chicken jalapeño poppers with bacon, cheddar, and blue cheese, golden and crisp on the outside.

Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon

Baked buffalo chicken jalapeño poppers with a creamy shredded chicken and cheddar filling, wrapped in bacon. Ready in 53 minutes and serves 20.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 10 fresh jalapeño peppers
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or finely chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese optional
  • 1 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing for the filling
  • 10 slices thin-cut bacon
  • Optional garnish: chopped chives or green onions

Method
 

  1. Set oven to 400°F (205°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or setting a wire rack on it.
  2. Wearing disposable gloves, slice every jalapeño lengthwise into halves. With a small spoon, remove the seeds and white membranes.
  3. In a bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, shredded cheddar, blue cheese (if using), and ranch or blue cheese dressing until evenly incorporated.
  4. Spoon the chicken mixture into each jalapeño half, creating a slight mound.
  5. Halve each bacon slice crosswise. Wrap one half-slice around the center of each stuffed jalapeño, allowing a slight overlap. Arrange seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the filling is hot and bubbly. For crispier bacon, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
  7. Allow the poppers to rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before handling.
  8. Move to a serving platter, top with chopped chives or green onions if desired, and serve warm with extra ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.