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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

These quick and easy 5-ingredient bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are spicy, creamy, and bacon-y-- perfect for the Super Bowl!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Toothpicks

Ingredients

  • 12 large jalapeno peppers
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 slices bacon halved widthwise

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes with a spoon. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
    12 large jalapeno peppers
    halved and hollowed jalapeno peppers on a lined baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, cheddar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 6 ounces cheddar cheese, 1 pinch kosher salt, 1 pinch ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    cream cheese and cheddar mixed in a glass bowl.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into the jalapeno halves, smoothing out the tops.
    stuffed jalapeno pepper halves on a baking sheet.
  • Wrap a half piece of bacon around each jalapeno half and secure it with a toothpick.
    12 slices bacon
    stuffed jalapeno pepper halved wrapped in bacon on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until browned. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving hot.
    bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers on a baking sheet.

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Notes

Yield: This recipe makes 24 jalapeno poppers. A serving is 4 poppers.
Storage: Store bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Serving: 4poppers | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1058IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 0.4mg