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Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Dogs with Chipotle Aioli

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These smoky bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper dogs combine crispy bacon, spicy jalapeños, melty cheese, and a creamy chipotle aioli for a quick and crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

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  • 8 hot dogs (regular or beef franks, preferably all-beef)
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 8 fresh medium-sized jalapeños, sliced lengthwise and seeded
  • 8 ounces (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry jalapeños. Slice each lengthwise and carefully remove seeds and membranes to reduce heat, about 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and well blended. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture and set aside.
  4. Cut each hot dog in half to make 16 pieces.
  5. Cut each bacon slice in half. Wrap one piece of bacon tightly around each hot dog half, securing ends underneath if needed.
  6. Place a cheese-filled jalapeño half on top of each bacon-wrapped hot dog piece, cheese side up. Arrange on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  8. While baking, combine mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt in a small processor or bowl. Blend until smooth.
  9. Let popper dogs cool 3-5 minutes after baking. Serve with chipotle aioli for dipping.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for best crispiness. Removing jalapeño seeds reduces heat. Chilling cheese filling before stuffing helps with spreading. Use a wire rack for even bacon crisping. Tent with foil if bacon crisps too fast. Chipotle aioli can be made smoother with a processor or whisked by hand. Store leftovers in airtight container, reheat in oven to keep bacon crispy.

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Keywords: bacon-wrapped, jalapeño popper, snack, chipotle aioli, spicy, cheesy, party food, appetizer

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