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Cajun Crab Poppers

Name: Cajun Crab Poppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 poppers
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 can (8 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained; 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 8 jalapeno peppers

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

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Updated on Mar. 23, 2023

My brother moved to New Orleans, and I love visiting him and his family whenever I can. These easy jalapeno poppers remind me of my time there. They are stuffed with crab, Cajun seasonings and bacon. —Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

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Yield:16 poppers

Prep:20 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 can (8 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
8 jalapeno peppers

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in shredded cheese, crab and bacon.

2
Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Spoon filling into pepper halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with additional fresh parsley.