Description
These jalapeño poppers are a delicious appetizer or snack perfect for any occasion. Spicy jalapeños filled with a creamy cheese mixture, wrapped in crispy bacon – they’re sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Jalapeño Poppers:
- 12 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half
- toothpicks for securing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Mix Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
- Fill Jalapeños: Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, pressing gently to fill completely.
- Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Bake: Place the poppers on the baking sheet, cheese side up, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the poppers for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can make these ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Serve with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
