Description
Indulge in a mouthwatering recipe for Maple Cream Cheese Venison Jalapeño Poppers topped with Crispy Bacon Crumble. Learn how to make this savory dish now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces (227 g) (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters) maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2 grams) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1 gram) onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1 gram) black pepper
- 1/2 pound (227 g) (226 grams) beef, ground
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) (100 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (2 grams) smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1 gram) cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) (50 grams) beef bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground venison to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Remove the venison from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Stir the cooked venison into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese and venison mixture into each jalapeño half, filling them generously.
- In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the stuffed jalapeños.
- Place the stuffed jalapeños on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the jalapeños are tender.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cooked and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For a lighter dish, you can use turkey bacon in place of beef bacon.
- Add cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture for a spicier kick.
- Generously fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese and venison mixture for a flavorful bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 10g
Keywords: maple cream cheese, venison jalapeño, crispy bacon crumble, spicy appetizer, savory poppers