Bacon Wrapped, Cheese Stuffed, Jalapeño Poppers
These jalapeño poppers are not anything short of amazing! Wrapped in crispy bacon and stuffed with your favorite cheese. So quick and easy to throw together as an appetizer for a party, game day, or a quick snack at home!
Servings: 24 jalapeño poppers
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeños cut in half
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese I used sharp cheddar.
- 12 slices of bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- After cutting jalapeños in half, remove seeds and membrane.
- Add seasonings to cream cheese and mix well.
- Add shredded cheese and mix well.
- Spread cheese mixture into jalapeños. The amount I had was the perfect amount for 12 jalapeños (24 halves).
- Cut bacon slices in half and wrap each jalapeño. Use a toothpick if you need some help holding the bacon in place.
- Place jalapeños on a baking sheet lined with tinfoil and a wire baking rack (if you have one).
- Bake for 25 minutes, switching the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes to crisp the bacon even more.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days (if they make it that long).
Notes
- Use gloves when handling jalapeños to keep your hands and anything you touch from burning.
- Use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds and membrane of your jalapeños.
- Use kitchen scissors to make cutting the bacon in half easier.
- Line your baking sheet with tinfoil for easier clean-up.