Description
These Easy Jalapeño Popper Bites are a delicious, bite-sized appetizer featuring a creamy mixture of cream cheese, jalapeños, bacon, and melted cheeses served on crispy tortilla scoops. Perfectly spicy and cheesy, they make a crowd-pleasing snack or party treat that comes together quickly and bakes to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (light cream cheese is okay)
- 3 to 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced (adjust according to preference)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Base
- 48 tortilla scoop chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is at the right temperature for baking the bites evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make Filling: In a medium bowl, thoroughly stir together the softened cream cheese, sliced green onions, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, shredded pepper jack cheese, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese until fully combined.
- Fill Chips: Spoon a rounded teaspoon of the prepared jalapeño popper filling into each tortilla scoop chip, distributing evenly among them.
- Optional Toppings: Top each filled chip with additional crumbled bacon and shredded cheese if desired for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the filling is bubbly and the cheese has melted completely.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm and gooey for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the spiciness to your preference.
- Using light cream cheese can reduce the fat content without sacrificing taste.
- Bacon can be cooked in advance and stored in the fridge to save prep time.
- These bites are best served fresh and warm straight from the oven.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and consider adding extra cheese or vegetables.
