Description
A delicious recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Jalapeños, perfect for parties or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 16 strips of bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Begin by heating your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Carefully halve each jalapeño lengthwise, discarding the seeds and membranes to reduce the heat level (or keep some for a spicier bite).
- In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with the shredded sharp cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the cheesy filling generously into each jalapeño half, ensuring they are well-packed.
- Slice each bacon strip in half and wrap each jalapeño half with a piece of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if needed to keep it in place.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on the lined baking sheet, making sure they have space between them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is golden and crispy and the jalapeños have softened.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving to enjoy the perfect blend of flavors.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider leaving some seeds in the jalapeños or incorporating diced fresh jalapeños into the cream cheese filling.
- Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or crumbled feta for a delightful twist on flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jalapeño popper
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese Jalapeños, Bacon-Infused Jalapeño Poppers