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Jalapeno Avocado Poppers aka Rat Tails

Categories Easy Recipes, Side Dish

Jalapeno Avocado poppers aka rat tails, not the most glamorous name but it’s a loving term of endearment to those who make them and love them. They usually don’t include avocado but I wanted to make some with avocado and I loved the result!

These are the ultimate party appetizer, they are spicy, cheesy, bacon-y and just plain delicious – best combo ever!

I first had these years ago when my cousin’s who had been living in New Mexico moved back to Utah and made these for a family party. My family is full of spicy lovers so they disappear quickly and have been a favorite of mine ever since.

They can also be made with mini sweet bell peppers for those who don’t love the spice. So if I was bring these to a party, I would make two batches, one spicy and one not.

What you need to make these Jalapeno Avocado Poppers aka Rat Tails (printable recipe card is below)

Makes 20
  • 10 Jalapenos – cut in half lengthwise with seeds removed.
  • 1 package Cream cheese cut into 20 long slices. (you may have extra cheese depending on the size of your jalapenos
  • 1 Avocado – sliced into 20 long thin slices
  • 1/2 pound bacon slices – cut the length of your jalapenos

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  2. Slice Jalapenos lengthwise and remove the seeds (use gloves so you don’t get burned).
  3. Fill the centers with cream cheese strip, avocado strip and cover the top with cut raw bacon.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bacon is crispy and peppers are softened.

Here are a few other recipes you may also enjoy:

Redneck Egg Rolls
Ultimate Stuffed Jalapenos
Avocado Wontons

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Jalapeno Avocado Poppers aka Rat Tails

Tasty appetizer with bacon, avocado and jalapenos!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Side dish, Snacks
Keyword: appetizer, Bacon, Easy Recipes, Peppers, side dish, snack
Servings: 20 pieces

Ingredients

  • 10 Jalapenos cut inhalf lengthwise with seeds removed.
  • 1 8 ounce package Cream Cheese cut into 20 long slices. (you may have extra cheese depending on the size of your jalapenos
  • 1 Avocado Sliced into 20 long thin slices
  • 1/2 pound Bacon Slices Cut the length of your jalapenos

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Slice Jalapenos lengthwise and remove the seeds (use gloves so you don’t get burned).
  • Fill the centers with cream cheese strip, avocado strip and cover the top with cut raw bacon.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bacon is crispy and peppers are softened.