Cheesy jalapeno poppers bites

Name: Cheesy jalapeno poppers bites
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 30 frozen phyllo shells (two 15-count packages) 4 oz cream cheese 2 TBSP mayo 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 jalapeño pepper 3 TBSP jarred diced jalapeño ⅛ tsp garlic powder ⅛ tsp salt 2-3 TBSP crumbled cooked bacon or veggie bacon bits; 4 oz cream cheese; 2 Tbsp Mayo; 3 Tbsp diced pickled jalapenos

8 steps

Prep:25minCook:10min

Updated at: Sun, 19 May 2024 20:19:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories1622 kcal (81%)

Total Fat124.4 g (178%)

Carbs71.1 g (27%)

Sugars5.4 g (6%)

Protein53 g (106%)

Sodium2283.1 mg (114%)

Fiber1.3 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

30frozen phyllo shells

two 15 - count packages

1 cupgrated sharp cheddar cheese

1jalapeño pepper

⅛ tspgarlic powder

3 Tbspbacon

or veggie bacon bits

4 ozcream cheese

2 Tbspmayo

3 Tbsppickled jalapenos

diced

Instructions

Step 1

NOTE: For the jalapeños I like to use both diced jarred jalapeños (they have a pickled nacho-topping vibe to them that's oh so flavorful) and fresh minced jalapeños. You can absolutely use all of one or the other but I find that I adore poppers with both the most.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 3

Arrange phyllo shells on a baking sheet and set aside.

Step 4

Soften cream cheese to room temperature or lightly warm for 15-20 seconds in the microwave. Combine with grated cheddar cheese and mayo. Mix well.

Step 5

Remove stem and seeds from jalapeno (or keep the seeds if you want them spicy) and finely mince. Add fresh minced jalapeño along with pickled jarred jalapeño to your cheese mixture. Season with garlic powder and a pinch of salt and mix well. For extra heat you can add optional crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.

Step 6

Spoon mixture into phyllo shells and top with crumbled bacon (or veggie bacon bits if vegetarian) – the bacon can also be skipped and they'll still be super tasty!

Step 7

Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes until the phyllo is nice and crispy and the cheesy filling is hot and melty. Enjoy!

Step 8

Makes 30 bites