Make jalapeño poppers even better by stuffing them with pimento cheese!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Servings: 20poppers
Ingredients
7 to 8ouncescheddaror use a mix of cheeses
2/3cupmayonnaise
2ouncesdiced pimientos
1teaspoongrated shallot
Pinchcayenne pepperplus more to taste
1/4teaspoonsalt
10jalapeños
8strips bacon
Instructions
Shred cheese and set aside.
Stir together mayonnaise, pimientos, shallot, cayenne, and salt. Fold in cheese. This can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 400°F or prep grill.
Halve jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds. Fill each cavity with pimiento cheese.
Slice bacon into halves or thirds (depending on size of slices) and wrap around each jalapeño, securing with a toothpick if necessary.