Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
These crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers feature a creamy cream cheese and cheddar filling with a spicy kick, wrapped in smoky bacon for a perfect appetizer that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 poppers (12 jalapeños halved) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh medium-sized jalapeños, washed and halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 thin-cut bacon strips, cut in half if wide
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish
- Optional: smoked paprika for smoky twist
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out seeds and membranes. Rinse and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and uniform.
- Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cream cheese mixture, smoothing the top.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Place each bacon-wrapped popper on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and jalapeños are softened but hold their shape. Check bacon around 18 minutes to avoid burning. Broil 1-2 minutes if needed for extra crispiness.
- Let poppers cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use thin-cut bacon for best crispiness. Dry jalapeños well to avoid soggy bacon. If no wire rack, flip poppers halfway through baking. Assemble and refrigerate up to 2 hours before baking, adding a few extra minutes to cook time. For less heat, remove all seeds or substitute mini sweet peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 5
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