Description
A bold appetizer where creamy brie meets sweet blueberry jam and spicy jalapeños, all wrapped in crispy bacon for a perfect sweet-spicy bite.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 6 large jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 4 oz brie cheese, cut into 12 small cubes
- 1/4 cup blueberry jam or preserves
- 6 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Fill each jalapeño half with a cube of brie, then top with about 1 tsp blueberry jam.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a half-slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Arrange on the baking sheet. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and brie is melted. Garnish with thyme if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.