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How to Make Bacon Jalapeño Popper Puffs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of bacon and jalapeño that just screams "party food." Add in the flaky, buttery goodness of puff pastry and you've got a winning appetizer that's sure to impress any crowd. These Bacon Jalapeño Popper Puffs are the perfect blend of spicy, savory, and indulgent, making them a must-try for your next gathering or game day spread.

These popper puffs are incredibly easy to make, thanks to the use of premade puff pastry. With just a handful of simple ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup crème fraîche
  • 2 tablespoons minced green onions, plus some for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 4 strips bacon
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon bacon fat
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup finely diced jalapeno peppers
  • 2 ounces shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 40 puffs

  • Make the dipping sauce: Mix cream cheese, crème fraîche, green onions, and lime juice together in a bowl. If mixture seems too thick, add enough water to thin it to your preferred consistency.
  • Make the puffs: Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble or finely chop. Drain fat from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon.
  • Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add cold water, butter, reserved bacon fat, and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium. Pour in flour all at once. Stir to mix and mash with a wooden spoon until dough starts to pull together, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • When dough is cool, whisk in 1 egg. Mixture will separate slightly. Continue whisking in first egg until mixture pulls back together. Repeat with the second egg. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add diced jalapeño, bacon pieces, shredded cheese, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spatula. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Using a small scoop, scoop out rounds of dough. Drop rounds of dough into hot oil and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Work in batches if necessary. Transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Serve with dipping sauce garnished with a few green onion slices.

    • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 486mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 99mg

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    Appetizer recipes
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