Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Corn Jalapeño Poppers with Zesty Lime Ranch
An incredibly tasty appetizer that combines cheesy corn stuffed jalapeño peppers, wrapped in smoky bacon, and served with a zesty lime ranch dip. Perfect for summer BBQs or game day parties.
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, pepper jack, corn, cilantro, chives, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper.
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Fill each jalapeño half with the cheesy corn mixture.
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Wrap a half slice of bacon around each stuffed jalapeño and place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
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Switch the oven to broil and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the bacon reaches your desired crispiness.
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To make the zesty lime ranch, combine store-bought ranch dressing, cilantro, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and lime juice in a glass jar. Shake or stir until well combined.
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Serve the poppers warm with the zesty lime ranch for dipping.