Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
These crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers combine smoky bacon with a creamy, spicy cheese filling for an easy, crowd-pleasing snack perfect for parties and casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 medium-sized jalapeños, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
- 12 thin-cut bacon strips
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, finely chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
- Wear gloves and slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes to control heat. Rinse and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Stuff each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture using a spoon or small spatula.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with one slice of bacon, securing the ends underneath if possible.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on the wire rack or directly on the foil-lined baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking after 15 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through if bacon isn’t crisping evenly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to avoid burns and allow cheese to set.
Notes
Use thin-cut bacon for easier wrapping and crispier results. If you don’t have a wire rack, place poppers directly on the foil-lined baking sheet and flip halfway through baking. For less heat, remove all seeds and membranes or soak jalapeños in cold water for 30 minutes before stuffing. Let poppers rest 5 minutes after baking to set cheese and reduce mess. Double wrap with bacon or secure with toothpicks if filling leaks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bacon-wrapped jala
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 5
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