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Bacon Jalapeño Popper Puffs

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Bacon Jalapeño Popper Puffs

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Time

0 min

Serving

8 persons

Calories

275

Rating

4.00★ (38)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
If you enjoy the gut bombs that are classic, bacon-wrapped, jalapeño poppers, I think you'll love this recipe for shockingly light puffs. All the same flavors are there, especially when served with the easy cream cheese dip, and the prep is much easier.

Ingredients

  • cream cheese: 0.5 cup (softened)
  • crème fraiche: 0.25 cup
  • green onions, plus some: 2 Tbsp (for garnish, minced)
  • lime juice: 1 tsp (fresh)
  • strips bacon: 4 piece
  • water: 0.66667 cup
  • butter: 3 Tbsp
  • bacon fat: 1 Tbsp
  • kosher salt: 1 tsp
  • all-purpose flour: 0.66667 cup
  • eggs: 2 piece
  • Jalapeno peppers: 0.5 cup (finely diced)
  • ounces shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese: 2 piece
  • pinch cayenne pepper: 1 piece
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper: 1 piece
  • vegetable oil for deep frying: 2 cups (or as needed)

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  1. Make the dipping sauce: Mix cream cheese, crème fraîche, green onions, and lime juice together in a bowl. If mixture seems too thick, add enough water to thin it to your preferred consistency.
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  2. Make the puffs: Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble or finely chop. Drain fat from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon.
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  3. Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add cold water, butter, reserved bacon fat, and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium. Pour in flour all at once. Stir to mix and mash with a wooden spoon until dough starts to pull together, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
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  4. When dough is cool, whisk in 1 egg. Mixture will separate slightly. Continue whisking in first egg until mixture pulls back together. Repeat with the second egg. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add diced jalapeño, bacon pieces, shredded cheese, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spatula. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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  5. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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  6. Using a small scoop, scoop out rounds of dough. Drop rounds of dough into hot oil and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Work in batches if necessary. Transfer to a cooling rack.
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  7. Serve with dipping sauce garnished with a few green onion slices.
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