Savory Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Looking for a fun and spicy appetizer to wow your guests? These Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect party treat!

Crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and a kick of heat from fresh jalapeños make every bite irresistible. Whether you’re having a BBQ, throwing a pool party, or hosting a family gathering, these poppers will disappear fast. They’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Let’s get cooking and spice up your next party!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

• 12 medium jalapeño peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
• 8 oz. cream cheese, room temp
• 1 c. cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 1 t. garlic powder
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 12 slices bacon, cut in half
• 2 T. fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Step-by-step Guide:

Jalapeño peppers can vary quite a bit in size. For best results, choose uniformly sized small to medium peppers for this recipe.

The cheese mixture will puff up a bit while baking, so don’t overstuff each pepper half while filling or the cheese may overflow onto the baking sheet.

1 – Pre-heat oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat™ baking mat. Set aside.

2 – In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.

3 – Fill each jalapeño half with some of the cheese mixture and wrap with one-half slice bacon. Secure bacon with a toothpick and set on the prepared baking sheet.

4 – Place the baking sheet in the pre-heated oven and bake until the cheese mixture is golden-brown and bubbly, and the bacon is cooked through, approximately 20-25 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet once halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

5 – Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the poppers to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Pro Tip for Success:

• Use room-temperature cream cheese: Let the cream cheese sit out for about 20 minutes before mixing it. This makes it easier to blend with the cheddar cheese, giving you a smoother filling that’s easier to stuff into the peppers.

• Adjust spice level to your taste: If you prefer a milder popper, remove all the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños. For extra heat, leave some seeds in, or try using spicier peppers like serranos for a more intense kick!

• Make ahead for easy entertaining: You can stuff and wrap the poppers a day in advance. Simply cover them and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. This will save you time when prepping for your party!

These tips will help make your Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers quicker, easier, and customizable for any crowd!

So, what are you waiting for? Gather your ingredients and hop into the kitchen to make this delightful Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers recipe – it’s sure to be a big hit!

Jalapeno Poppers

Yield: 24

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

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Ingredients

• 12 medium jalapeño peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
• 8 oz. cream cheese, room temp
• 1 c. cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 1 t. garlic powder
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 12 slices bacon, cut in half
• 2 T. fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking
   sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat™ baking mat. Set aside.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar
   cheese, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and
   stir to combine.  
3. Fill each jalapeño half with some of the cheese mixture
   and wrap with one-half slice bacon. Secure bacon with a toothpick and set on
   the prepared baking sheet. 
4. Place the baking sheet in the pre-heated oven and bake
   until the cheese mixture is golden-brown and bubbly, and the bacon is cooked
   through, approximately 20-25 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet once halfway
   through cooking to ensure even browning.
5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the
   poppers to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve
   immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Jalapeño peppers can vary quite a bit in size. For best results, choose
uniformly sized small to medium peppers for this recipe.  

The cheese mixture will puff up a bit while baking, so don’t overstuff each
pepper half while filling or the cheese may overflow onto the baking sheet.