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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Turn up the heat on your holiday spread or office party with these bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers. These delicious, bite-sized treats are a tasty blend of spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: appetizer, bacon, cheese
Servings: 24 poppers
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium Bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 12 jalapeño peppers large
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 12 slices bacon not thick-cut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper.
    jalapeño halves filled with cream cheese mixture for jalapeño poppers.
  • Cut jalapeños lengthwise, then use a spoon to remove inside ribs and seeds. Fill each pepper with cheese mixture using a butter knife to smooth tops and wrap each one with a halved slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
    jalapeño halves filled with cream cheese mixture for jalapeño poppers.
  • Bake at 400 degrees until the bacon is crispy and the filling is melted and lightly browned, about 25 to 30 minutes.
    cooked jalapeño poppers
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popper | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.1mg