Pineapple Sweet Heat Jalapeño Poppers
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeños halved and seeds removed
- 5-6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 small sweet onion sliced thin and sauteed, then chopped up
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 4 ounces pineapple tidbits drained and squeezed with paper towel to remove moisture
- 3/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup monterey jack or pepper jack cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons bbq sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Chop up the sauteed onions and pineapple tidbits and add them to a medium bowl. To the same bowl add the cream cheese, crumbled bacon, feta and cajun seasoning, stir all together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill each jalapeño half with cream cheese mixture. Place filled jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet. Top each jalapeño with a little shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes and remove the pan from the oven, brush the jalapeños with bbq sauce. Continue to bake for 5-10 minutes until the pepper is just tender and cheese is melted and slightly browned. Enjoy!