For this week’s #SundaySupper we are featuring tailgate food, a football season must have! This week, I decided to test out an amazing looking recipe I’ve had pinned for a while on Pinterest:
Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Jalapeño Bites
I chose these because I LOVE jalapeño poppers and my hubby LOVES bacon. I also wanted to find something new to bring to football parties besides the usual chips & dip. This recipe comes from Doughmesstic.com.
Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Jalapeno Bites
makes 24
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay
- Pinch of Salt
- 12 Jalapenos, halved & seeded
- 24 – six inch pieces of bacon, uncooked
Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine cream cheese and spices in small bowl. Spoon mixture into each pepper half, until level. Wrap each in bacon, and place on baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove and enjoy!
And now for the Real Best Recipe “Pinterest Tested” Results…
Overall rating: 7
Cost: $ (scale: $-$$$)
Difficulty level: Beginner (scale: beginner, moderate, intermediate, advanced)
Thoughts: I had high hopes for these. They were okay, but not what I was expecting. While the concept was amazing (spicy+creamy+salty), there was something amiss here… I think it was the seasoning in the cream cheese. I found it a little strange to be putting a common seafood spice (Old Bay Seasoning) in these but figured if thats what the recipe called for, it should be fine. But after taking a bite of these, I knew I should have listened to my gut reaction and made some without it. Hubby is not a very big fan of these types of snacks but he liked them more than I expected so I give this recipe a 7 out of 10. Would I make these again? Yes but I would alter the spices in the cream cheese (i.e. no Old Bay Seasoning.) and maybe mix some parmesan cheese into it. I probably won’t make these again soon but I am glad I finally got to try them! I have already been eyeballing another recipe on Doughmesstic.com that looks very similar but is a bit different- Bacon and Jalapeño Popovers.
For new home cooks, here is a tip you will thank me for (I learned the hard way!): Make sure you really get those seeds out of the jalapeños. Those are the spice in the pepper and trust me you will taste any seeds you miss because your mouth will be on FIRE! I love spicy foods and even I was kicking myself for leaving a few hard to reach seeds in these because I was just too lazy. You can always whip out a dairy product (i.e. milk, ice cream, yogurt, etc.) to calm your tastebuds after a hot pepper incident but its better not to experience one at all! 
In any case, don’t forget to check out what our friend’s at #SundaySupper are making for their football tailgates this season! I have to tell you, some of the best meals I’ve made at home lately come from this group and they all turn out AMAZING!
Join us on Sunday as we share our favorite tailgate recipes and tips. Hop on twitter at 7pm EST for the live #SundaySupper chat.
The Lineup
Pre Game Warm-ups:
- Sausage Balls by My Catholic Kitchen
- Edamame Hummus by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Slow Cooker Rueben Dip by The Meltaways
- Buffalo Wing Hummus by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Smokey Guacamole with Bacon by Family Spice
- Pepperoni & Mozzarella Pull Apart by In the Kitchen with KP
- Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Wings by Juanita’s Cocina
- Candied Pecans by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Swabian Mini Meatballs (Schwaebische Mini Fleischkuechle) by Galactosemia in PDX
- Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole by Noshing with the Nolands
- Cheddar Cheese Jalapeno Bites by Mama.Mommy.Mom.
- Hot & Spicy Popcorn Chicken by My Trials in the Kitchen
- Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers by Real Best Recipe
- Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites by Family Foodie
- Soft Pretzels with Spicy Beer Cheese Sauce by girlichef
- Indian Spiced Chicken Meatballs by Soni’s Food for Thought
- Game Day Loaded Nachos by The Messy Baker
- Buffalo Chicken Dip by Home Cooking Memories
- Southwestern Spring Rolls by Supper for a Steal
- Pepperoni Pizza Puffs by Comfy Cuisine
- Roasted Garlic Bacon Dip with Easy Homemade Tortilla Chips by Daily Dish Recipes
- Beer Battered Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
On the Sidelines:
- Anne’s Best Potato Salad with Bacon and Peas by Webicurean
- Papa’s Potato Salad & Baked Beans by Kwistin’s Favorites
- Simple Roasted Purple Potatoes by Ruffles and Truffles
- Spicy BBQ Baked Beans by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Main Events:
- Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwich by Cooking Underwriter
- Pollo Adobado con Papas (Adobo Chicken with Potatoes) by La Cocina de Leslie
- Poor Man’s Burrito by Shockingly Delicious
- Ham and Mushroom Handpies by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Individual Muffuletta Sandwiches by Magnolia Days
- Far East Steak Salad by Diabetic Foodie
- Italian Sloppy Joes by The Weekend Gourmet
- Hot Chicken Chili by Momma’s Meals
- Biscuit Sloppy Joes by Sustainable Dad
- Hawaiian Chicken Wraps by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Grandpa Sal’s Sausage and Peppers by Daddy Knows Less
- Fancy Filet Chili by I Run for Wine
- Homemade Italian Sausage by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Jalapeno Crockpot Chili by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Flavorful Fall Marinade by Midlife Road Trip
- Moose Chili by Mrs. Mama Hen
Overtime:
- Peanut Butter-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies by Chocolate Moosey
- Streusel Topped Pumpkin Bread by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Zucchini Cupcakes by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Oven-Baked Churros by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Swirl Nutella Cupcakes by Basic N Delicious
- Peanut Butter and Pretzel Truffles by Gotta Get Baked
From the Cooler:
- Sparkling Tropical Lemonade by Dinners. Dishes, and Desserts
- Strawberry Horchata by Damn Delicious
- Bloody Mary Gazpacho by 30AEats
- MVP Bloody Mary Bar by An Appealing Plan
Wine Pairings by Wine Everyday
Happy Gameday!
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Yum!!! Bacon and jalapeños
Two of the best things on Earth!!
I just showed these to my husband and he wants me to make them…today! They look amazing-especially since we love jalapenos.
You have to try them! But mix up the spices… I really feel the Old Bay Seasoning threw these off. Nix that and maybe add in some fresh parmesan? That is what I am going to try next time. They are really yummy though, especially if you are a fellow jalapeño lover!! Thanks so much for your comment! I hope you enjoy these!!
I am always up for bacon jalapeno poppers!So delicious, and a great way to spice up the #SundaySupper Tailgate! See you tonight on twitter @fromagechick!
Thanks so much! See you tonight on Twitter!
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I adore poppers and then you had to add bacon to them…..now I am drooling and want some right now!! Great recipe
Thanks Bobbi! Bacon just takes everything to a whole new level, right? Haha
Thank you!!
Thanks so much for the tips and your honest review of the recipe. I always make things that aren’t quite up to my expectation and I like to blog about them anyway to show that I’m human and nothing’s perfect. At least you had the bacon, one of humankind’s most amazing creations!
Thank you for appreciating it! Sometimes I feel a little bad being so honest but I don’t want someone else to waste their precious time & hard earned money on something that isn’t totally worth it! Of course the bacon really did help!
Love jalapeno poppers. I love to make baked ones at home they are always a hit!
Thanks Lane! You have to send me your recipe so I can give them a try!
These look very good…and love that they’re not fried and use bacon instead.
Thank you! Your’re right- they probably are a little bit healthier than regular fried jalapeño poppers. The bacon doesn’t help calorie wise but it does give it a bit of a pop in flavor!
Love jalapeños & bacon!!
You just can’t go wrong with either!
bacon + Jalapenos = love
Agreed!
Great addition for tailgate #SundaySupper! Wish I liked jalapenos but loooooove the Bacon!
Thanks Karen! You could just wrap anything in bacon and have a snack everyone will love! Jalapeños or no jalapeños!
I’m going to need these in my life. They look amazing- yum! Happy #SS!
They are pretty amazing (minus the Old Bay)! Happy #SS to you as well!!
Because of my bad eyes and my lack of attention to detail, at first glance I thought these were stuffed zucchini! But that’s OK — these sound even better!
HAHA! If I brought stuffed zucchini to a football party my hubby might disown me
You made my night! LOL 
I really appreciate your thoughts on the seasonings…I’ve made cream cheese jalapeno bites like these, but never added any seasonings to the cream cheese. When I saw your recipe, I thought I might be missing something awesome for it, but trust your thoughts and will probably skip the Old Bay Seasoning too. Al that aside…isn’t bacon with jalapenos + cream cheese one of the best things? Yum!
Thanks Brandie! I am so glad to hear you’ve made something similar with no seasoning… I think it actually may be better like that! Or with some fresh parmesan in it (which would melt into the cream cheese during baking). And totally agree, you just can’t go wrong with bacon + jalapeños or really bacon + anything!
Thank you so much again!
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I’m thinking cumin and chili powder rather than Old Bay.
I am starting to listen to my gut more with cooking and altering recipes as we make them. You know what will taste good to you and your family.
these look really good– I’m thinking it’d be easy to vary so that you could have varying degrees to flavor in the fillings, too. YUM!
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I actually would like to bookmark this specific posting, “Pinterest Tested: For #Sunday Supper- Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Jalapeño Bites | Real Best Recipe” on my webpage.
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Sure no worries
Bacon is a cured meat prepared from a pig. It is first cured using large quantities of salt, either in a brine or in a dry packing; the result is fresh bacon (also known as green bacon). Fresh bacon may then be further dried for weeks or months in cold air, or it may be boiled or smoked. Fresh and dried bacon is typically cooked before eating. Boiled bacon is ready to eat, as is some smoked bacon, but may be cooked further before eating…
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