Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers: Wow Your Guests!
Whip up these irresistible bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers for your next party. They’re cheesy, spicy, and always a hit!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 poppers
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a piece of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place the wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For milder poppers, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- For extra spice, leave some seeds in.
- You can make these ahead of time and refrigerate them before baking.
- Serve with a side of ranch dressing or sour cream for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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