Crab Poppers

January 01, 2015

Ingredients

SERVINGS: Makes 8 poppers
  • 4 jalapeños
  • 4 ounces crab meat
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 slices bacon, cut in half

Preparation

Heat oven 400°. Slice jalapeños in half, lengthwise. Remove the ribs and seeds. Set aside. In a small bowl combine crab, both cheeses, and paprika. Stuff crab mixture into the jalapeño halves and wrap each with bacon. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until bacon is crispy and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: Makes 8 poppers
  • 4 jalapeños
  • 4 ounces crab meat
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 slices bacon, cut in half
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