Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
These crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are an easy, crowd-pleasing snack featuring spicy jalapeños filled with a creamy cheddar and cream cheese mixture, wrapped in smoky bacon and baked to perfection.
- 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 medium-sized fresh jalapeños
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 thin slices bacon (center cut preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease or use parchment paper.
- Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and membranes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, packing gently but firmly.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with one slice of bacon, spiraling to cover the filling. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place poppers seam-side down on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until bacon is crispy and filling is bubbly. Broil 1-2 minutes if bacon needs extra crisping.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
Use thin bacon slices for best crispness. Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation. Turn poppers halfway through baking for even crisping. Let cool before eating to avoid hot filling burns. Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. For grilling, wrap in foil and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 5
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