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Stuffed peppers with cheese on a cutting board.

Spicy Poblano Peppers Recipe

Mary
Learn easy tips for crafting these spicy, cheesy Mexican-inspired Poblano Poppers appetizers that are sure to be a hit. Watch them disappear.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium poblano peppers halved with seeds removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 strips bacon finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut off the tops of each poblano pepper and cut them in half.
  • Scoop out the seeds and place them on the baking sheet.
  • Brush them with olive oil.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, until the peppers are just beginning to soften.
  • While the peppers are baking, stir the cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. 
  • Remove the peppers from the oven and carefully spread the cream cheese mixture in the center of each pepper.
  • Top with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Return the pan to the oven to bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted and the peppers are cooked.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 16gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 610mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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