Description
Indulge in a mouthwatering recipe for Maple Cream Cheese Venison Tenderloin Jalapeño Poppers With Crispy Bacon. Learn how to create this savory dish today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 venison tenderloin slices (680 grams)
- 8 green bell peppers
- 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese (226 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (30 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder (5 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder (5 grams)
- 16 slices turkey bacon
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly inside each jalapeño half.
- Place a slice of venison tenderloin on top of the cream cheese mixture in each jalapeño half.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a slice of turkey bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
- Arrange the wrapped jalapeño poppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Thinly slice the venison tenderloin for easy bacon wrapping.
- Secure the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers with toothpicks to prevent unwrapping.
- Adjust the honey amount in the cream cheese mixture to suit your desired sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 27g
- Protein: 26g
Keywords: maple cream cheese, venison tenderloin, jalapeño poppers, crispy bacon, savory appetizer