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Crispy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños

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These crispy bacon wrapped jalapeños are stuffed with a creamy, cheesy filling and baked until the bacon is perfectly crisp. They make an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, potlucks, or game day.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium fresh jalapeños (about 4–5 inches long), rinsed and halved lengthwise, seeds removed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Dash of hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire cooling rack on top.
  2. Rinse and dry jalapeños. Slice each pepper lengthwise and scoop out seeds and membranes.
  3. In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) until smooth. Add hot sauce, green onions, or cilantro if desired.
  4. Fill each jalapeño half with about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a half-slice of bacon (cut bacon crosswise if longer than jalapeños). Secure with a toothpick.
  6. Arrange wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet or rack, spaced apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bacon is browned and crisp and cheese is bubbling. Rotate tray halfway through for even cooking.
  8. Let jalapeños rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Remove toothpicks before serving if desired.
  10. If bacon isn’t crisping, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.

Notes

For extra crispiness, use thin-cut bacon and space jalapeños apart. Soak toothpicks in water before baking to prevent burning. Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Can be made ahead and baked just before serving. For less heat, use mini sweet peppers instead of jalapeños.

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