Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
These Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers offer a delightful blend of flavors: the smoky, crispy bacon complements the creamy, cheesy filling, while the jalapeño adds a perfect kick of heat. Each bite is a delicious balance of savory, spicy, and rich, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 12 Fresh Jalapeno
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- 12 slices Bacon Cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- Slice each jalapeno in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes (use gloves if desired).
- In your mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. mix until well combined.
- Spoon the creme cheese blend into each jalapeno half, filling them generously.
- Wrap each stuffed jalepeno with half a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the bacon- wrapped poppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapenos are tender
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.