Turkey Jalapeno Poppers Recipes

TURKEY JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Brown ground turkey in a medium skillet over medium heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, drain any fat off, and set aside.
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• Bring a big pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat
• Dump jalapenos into the water and boil for 2-3 minutes
• Remove from water, cut tops off, cut in half length-wise (see images) deseed, and set aside
• In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese and browned ground turkey, and stir to combine.
• Spoon cream cheese filling into the jalapenos.
• Wrap each one in turkey bacon, and place on a baking sheet.
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• Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.
• Turn oven on to broil on high, and broil until bacon is crisp (5 mins)
• Dip in pepper jelly and enjoy!

TURKEY BACON-WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in a bowl and mix well. Spoon mixture into the center of the jalapeno halves and spread out.
• Cut bacon slices in half crosswise and wrap 1 bacon strip around the center of each jalapeno half. Place jalapeno poppers on a non-stick baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is cooked and jalapenos are a little tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

HEARTY POPPERS

Steps:

• Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact; discard seeds. Set aside. In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook turkey and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. , In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/3 cup cheese, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in turkey mixture. Spoon generously into pepper halves. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes for spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for mild.