Description
These bite-sized poppers give you all the flavor of classic jalapeño poppers—creamy cheese, spicy peppers, smoky bacon—without stuffing a single pepper. Perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you want a fast crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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6–8 green onions, finely sliced
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4 jalapeños, seeded & finely diced
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16 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
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16 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
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8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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96 tortilla scoop chips (like Tostitos Scoops)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Heat to 375°F (190°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Filling
In a large bowl, mix together:
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Cream cheese
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Green onions
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Jalapeños
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Bacon
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Pepper jack
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Cheddar
Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
3. Fill the Scoops
Lay tortilla scoops on the baking sheets.
Stuff each chip with a generous spoonful (or finger pinch!) of filling.
4. Bake
Bake 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let cool 5 minutes before serving so the filling sets.
Notes
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Cilantro-lime crema
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BBQ sauce
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Fresh jalapeño slices
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Extra green onions