Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
These Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect party snack or holiday appetizer! Super easy to make, each delicious bite is irresistibly creamy, cheesy, and smokey with just the right amount of heat to balance it all.
Servings: 20 Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeños
- 12 ounces cream cheese full fat, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup colby jack cheese shredded
- 15 slices of bacon each sliced in half lengthwise
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds.
- Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until smooth then beat in the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir in the shredded cheese.
- Fill each of the jalapeño halves with the cheese mixture and wrap one slice of bacon around each half. (You may need to use 1½ pieces of bacon for the large jalapeños depending on size.)
- Spray a 12x16-inch baking sheet with non-stick spray then arrange the jalapeños on the pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is cooked through and the filling starts to bubble.
- Allow them to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving garnishing with fresh chopped chives, if desired. Delicious served with a side ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Colby jack cheese is fantastic in this recipe, but feel free to substitute it with sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella, pepper Jack, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.1mg
