BACON JALAPENO POPPER PUFFS
If you enjoy the gut-bombs that are classic, bacon-wrapped, jalapeno poppers, I think you'll love these shockingly light puffs. All the same flavors are there, especially when served with the easy cream cheese dip, and the prep is much easier.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Jalapeno Popper Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 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.
- Mix cream cheese, creme fraiche, green onions, and lime juice together in a bowl. If mixture seems too thick, add enough water to thin it to your preferred consistency.
- 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 jalapeno, 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 deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
- 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 Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 485.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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Fatima Jaafari
[email protected]These puffs are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.
Vindaya Hiruni
[email protected]I've never had bacon jalapeño popper puffs before, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're delicious!
Murtala Suleiman
[email protected]These puffs are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make them.
Koden Landry
[email protected]I made these puffs for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone raved about them.
Hunain Khan
[email protected]These puffs are a bit spicy, but in a good way. The jalapeños add just the right amount of heat.
Doug Baker
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these puffs, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're a great combination of flavors and textures.
Lusombo JoJo Joyce
[email protected]These puffs are a great way to use up leftover bacon and jalapeños. They're also a fun and creative way to serve appetizers.
Maxton Mahembe
[email protected]I love that these puffs can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Guna Moktan
[email protected]These puffs are so addictive! I could easily eat a whole batch in one sitting. They're the perfect party food.
Ashley Gonzales
[email protected]I've made these puffs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of bacon, jalapeño, and cream cheese is just perfect.
Ogbonna Samuel
[email protected]These bacon jalapeño popper puffs were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.