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Here's a great recipe dad will love on Father's Day! Jalapeño Poppers Wrapped in Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon...hey, jalapeños, cream cheese, bacon, caramelized brown sugar...what's not to love!

Does your dad love to BBQ or make gourmet dinners? Or maybe he mentioned that he "should" learn to cook? Looking for a GREAT gift for Father's Day? How about cooking classes for Dad?

If you live in Ahwatukee or the Phoenix area, I'll bring all of the ingredients and supplies to your house and teach Dad - or the whole family how to make a delicious, nutritious menu everyone will love! And cooking together is a great way to have fun and bond with your kids. 

Contact me to design the perfect gift for Father's Day - teach him how to cook or expand his skills with a cooking class or cooking lessons!

Jalapeño Poppers Wrapped in Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon

From Chef with Benefits Cooking Classes

These Jalapeño Poppers are spicy, sweet, creamy, crispy, and delicious - hitting all the major sensory buttons! They are perfect for a potluck, BBQ, a big game, or a special Father's Day treat.

Ingredients

12 large jalapeños 
8 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, divided (I used chipotle) 
12 strips thin sliced bacon, cut in half lengthwise

Directions 

1. Wash jalapeños and cut in half lengthwise, leaving stems on. Scoop out seeds with a teaspoon. Set aside.
2. Beat cheeses together in a small bowl with a 1/2 tablespoon of the chili powder.
3. Using a small spatula or knife, fill the jalapeño halves.  
4. Wrap a slice of bacon around each jalapeño, tucking the end under the jalapeño.
5. Mix brown sugar with 1 tablespoon of chili powder.
6. Sprinkle the wrapped jalapeño with the sugar and chili mixture.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minute, or until bacon is crisp.
8. Optional:  Sprinkle each jalapeño with a little extra brown sugar and using a  hand-held kitchen torch, slowly pass over the sugar until it melts and caramelizes for a crispy, sweet crunch.