Your 2019 Is About to Taste Even Better With These Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

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At Quest we have hundreds of sweet recipes, but this year, we wanted to equip you with something a little more savory. That’s why everyone should try their hand at these incredibly delicious Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers. They’re easy to make, will be a definite crowd-pleaser at parties, and have 9g of protein per  two poppers. Check out the full recipe below and treat your tastebuds today.

NUTRITIONAL INFO 

BACON WRAPPED JALAPEÑO POPPERS

Yields: 8 Servings  | Serving Size:  2 Poppers

Calories: 111  | Protein: 9g  | Fat: 7g | Net Carb: 2g (.5g sugar)

Fiber: 0g | 

Prep Time :  15 min  | Cook Time:  30 min | Total Time: 45 min

Ingredients

BACON WRAPPED JALAPEÑO POPPERS

  • 1 bag Quest® Cheddar & Sour Cream Protein Chips
  • 8 jalapeño peppers
  • 4 slices of bacon (cut in half)
  • 6 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
  • 2 1⁄ 2 ounces sharp light cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1⁄ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 egg white, lightly whisked
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Slice each jalapeño in half and remove seeds and membranes.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together cream cheese, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Hand crush Quest Protein Chips™ into crumbs and place into a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. Spoon cheese mixture into each jalapeño half.
  6. Place egg white in a bowl that’s big enough to fit one of the jalapeño halves.
  7. Dip each jalapeño half in egg white and coat with chips.
  8. Wrap each jalapeño with half a slice of bacon.
  9. Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray.
  10. Add poppers to dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven, and serve.