Bacon-Wrapped Spinach-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers

Prep: 20 minutes
Roast: 45 minutes
Serves: 8

• 1 tbsp. Our Family® Unsalted Butter
• 2 cups packed baby spinach
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 package (8 oz.) Our Family® Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups Our Family® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tsp. Our Family® Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Our Family® Black Pepper
• 8 large jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 3 tbsp. Our Family® Panko Bread Crumbs
• 8 slices Fresh & Finest by Our Family® Double Smoked Applewood Extra Thick Bacon, halved crosswise

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°; line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until wilted, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Transfer spinach mixture to fine-mesh strainer; with back of spoon, press to remove excess water.
3. In large bowl, stir cheeses, onion powder, black pepper and spinach mixture. Makes about 2 cups.
4. Place jalapeños, cut side up, on prepared pan; fill with spinach mixture and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Wrap 1 piece bacon around each jalapeño; secure with toothpicks. Roast jalapeños 45 minutes or until bacon is crisp and filling is heated through. Makes 16 poppers.