How to Make Jalapeño Popper Bites?

Ingredients

• For 12 servings,
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs(100 g)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese(200 g), plus more for topping
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
• 10 oz cream cheese(285 g)
• 4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
• 4 jalapeñoes, seeded, diced, plus 24 sliced for topping

Method

• In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, eggs, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper, and mix well.
• Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick spray and fill each cup with a heaping tablespoon of the bread crumb mixture. Press into the pan firmly to form wells. Set aside.
• In another large bowl, combine the cream cheese, bacon, diced jalapeños, the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon of pepper.
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Fill the bread crumb wells with a 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture. Top each cup with a bit of shredded cheddar and a jalapeño slice.
• Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cups are golden brown.
• Enjoy!