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Crispy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe Easy Mexican Spiced Cheese Snack

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These crispy bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers feature a creamy, Mexican spiced cheese filling wrapped in smoky bacon, perfect for quick snacks or parties. They offer a satisfying balance of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors with a crunchy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 12 fresh medium-sized jalapeños, halved and seeded
  • 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 12 thin slices of bacon (enough to wrap each jalapeño half snugly)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top if available.
  2. Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the seeds and membranes. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
  4. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, packing it in gently but firmly.
  5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a slice of bacon, cutting bacon slices in half if needed. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
  6. Arrange the poppers on the wire rack or directly on the foil-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is bubbly. Watch closely after 20 minutes to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, place poppers on a wire rack so bacon fat drips away. If bacon isn’t crisping fast enough, broil for last 2 minutes watching carefully. Chill assembled poppers for 15-20 minutes before baking for better bacon adherence. Adjust heat by leaving some jalapeño seeds or substituting mini sweet peppers for milder flavor. Bacon can be partially cooked before wrapping to speed up crisping.

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