Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
These bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are stuffed with a creamy cheese filling and baked in the oven until crispy and bubbly. An easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeños
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or cheddar jack cheese
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 slices bacon thin-cut-cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap each with half a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Place on the wire rack and bake for 25–30 minutes, until bacon is crispy.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
Notes
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Notes
- Thin-cut bacon works best for oven baking.
- For sweet heat, brush bacon lightly with hot honey during the last 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 3poppersCalories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 259mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 326IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.2mg
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