Description
A spicy and cheesy delight, these Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon are the perfect finger-licking appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeños
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the jalapeños by slicing them in half lengthwise.
- Make the filling by mixing cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheesy mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with half a slice of bacon.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
- Serve them after cooling for a few minutes.
Notes
For extra crunch, use thick-cut bacon. You can freeze unbaked poppers for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: jalapeño poppers, appetizers, spicy snacks, bacon recipes, cheese snacks