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Crispy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

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These crispy bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers feature a creamy homemade cheese filling that balances spicy heat, smoky bacon, and melty cheese for a perfect crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

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  • 12 fresh medium-sized jalapeño peppers
  • 8 ounces (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse jalapeño peppers and slice them in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and membranes carefully.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until creamy and well blended. Fold in fresh herbs if using.
  3. Stuff each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture, mounding slightly but not overflowing.
  4. Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap each cheese-stuffed jalapeño half with one bacon half-slice, securing snugly. Use toothpicks if needed.
  5. Place wrapped jalapeños seam-side down on a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese filling is bubbly, rotating halfway through.
  7. Let poppers rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

If bacon crisps too fast but filling isn’t hot, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Pre-cooking bacon for 2-3 minutes before wrapping can speed cooking but baking raw bacon yields juicier results. Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid chili oil irritation. For milder poppers, remove all seeds and membranes. Air fryer option: cook at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

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