Blueberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon and Blueberry Sauce
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
Servings
6
Level
Easy
Larger‚ firmer‚ as well as smoother jalapeños are the easiest to fill‚ while their heat cuts through the warm brie alongside the blueberry sauce․ I use regular-cut bacon for rendering during the baking process․ It wraps around each single popper without taking over the entire fruit․ The sauce has a unique sweet flavor․ It also has a tart quality of balsamic․
Fresh blueberries are known to be best in this specific location․ They are especially desirable when they are plump with as well as dry with no soft spots in the carton․ Cook the assorted fruit together with honey and balsamic vinegar over medium heat for 5-7 minutes‚ until the berries burst and the sauce thickens‚ and then set it aside in order to cool before touching the cheese․ It keeps the filling in place during my wrapping of the peppers․
Cut the brie into pieces that fit the jalapeño halves‚ then place a small spoonful of cooled sauce on top‚ yet do not fill them to the rim because the cheese expands during baking and an overstuffed popper causes melted filling to sit on the parchment instead of inside the pepper․ I tuck the ends of the bacon underneath each half of the dish․ Alternatively‚ I use toothpicks when a strip does not stay wrapped around it․
At a temperature of 400°F (200°C)‚ the bacon typically requires about 20-25 minutes to become crisp․ The brie turns melted along with bubbly‚ thus I let the poppers cool for a few minutes before putting them out on the table since the filling is very hot․ To achieve extra crisp bacon‚ broil them for 1-2 minutes․ Stay sufficiently close to the oven in order that you can stop before they burn․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Large jalapeños provide individuals with ample space for both the brie and sauce without splitting while filling them up․
- A cup of blueberries transforms into a sauce that is suitable for spooning․ A limited quantity of material across the whole batch․
- Regular-cut bacon cooks within the specified baking time․ Thick slices can remain tender with the peppers․
- Brie melts harmoniously around the rich blueberry sauce and provides the subtle pepper heat alongside a smooth mild cheese filling․
- Honey and balsamic vinegar come together and cook harmoniously with the blueberries to create the sauce for the fruit․
- The sauce incorporates fresh blueberries‚ although it is indeed true that frozen berries can effectively fulfill the same intended purpose when needed․
Ingredients
- •12 jalapeños (large, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed)
- •8 oz brie cheese (rind removed and cut into 12 pieces)
- •12 slices bacon (regular-cut)
- •1 cup fresh blueberries
- •2 tbsp honey
- •1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Wear gloves, halve the jalapeños lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membranes.
- 4
Combine the blueberries, honey, and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the berries burst and the sauce thickens, then set it aside to cool.
- 5
Place a piece of brie in each jalapeño half and top it with a small spoonful of cooled blueberry sauce.
- 6
Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with one slice of bacon, tucking the ends underneath.
- 7
Arrange the poppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness if desired, watching carefully.
- 9
Let the poppers cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
210
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