Description
Discover how to make mouthwatering Bacon Wrapped Venison Cheese Bombs with a crispy exterior. Elevate your cooking skills with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- Beef tenderloin, 1 pound (454 g) (450 grams)
- Beef bacon slices, 12 slices
- Cream cheese, 8 ounces (227 g) (225 grams)
- Cheddar cheese, shredded, 1 cup (240 ml) (115 grams)
- Jalapeño peppers, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 milliliters)
- Onion powder, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 milliliters)
- Paprika, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 milliliters)
- Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 milliliters)
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2.5 milliliters)
- Panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup (240 ml) (115 grams)
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeño peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Slice the venison tenderloin into 12 even pieces.
- Flatten each piece of venison slightly using a meat mallet or your hands.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture onto each venison slice.
- Wrap each venison slice with a slice of beef bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- In a shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil until well coated.
- Roll each bacon-wrapped venison piece in the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange the wrapped pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the venison is cooked through.
- Allow the venison cheese bombs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the venison is thinly sliced for easier rolling.
- Choose high-quality venison bacon for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on personal spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: bacon wrapped, venison bombs, crunchy finish, cheese bombs, skillet cooking, savory appetizer