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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Spicy jalapeños stuffed with creamy cheese filling and wrapped in crispy bacon, baked to golden perfection for the ultimate party appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 poppers
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Component
  • 12 jalapeños halved and deseeded
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon cut in half
Seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Halve and deseed jalapeños.
  3. Mix cream cheese, cheddar, and seasonings until smooth.
  4. Fill jalapeños with cheese mixture.
  5. Wrap each with bacon and place seam-side down.
  6. Bake 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy.

Notes

For extra crispy bacon, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking.