Paleo Poppers

I am not sure where I originally saw this recipe.  The original recipe used a different type of pepper, but I saw it during football season and it inspired me to try it using jalapeño peppers.  We always have tons of these peppers from our garden and it can be a challenge figuring out new ways to use them. 

Make some guacamole.  My favorite recipe is from the Food Network website. 

3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled
1 lime, juiced or substitute lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 medium onion, diced - I prefer a red onion for it's color
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced

• Place avocado pulp in a bowl and toss it with the lime juice, drain and reserve the lime juice.
• Mash the avocado and add salt, cumin, and cayenne.
• Fold onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic. 
• Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved lime juice and mix.  

For the poppers:

• Cut jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise.  Remove stems and seeds. 
• Roast peppers in oven at 400 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes until the peppers are slightly soft. 
• Place peppers on serving dish and fill each pepper with guacamole.
• Fry some bacon.  You will crumble the bacon and sprinkle over the top of the guacamole filled peppers.