Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers - Recipe
These spicy bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are filled with melty cheese and loads of spices. They're the perfect party appetizer recipe. Watch them disappear!
Servings: 16 poppers
Calories: 151kcal
Ingredients
- 8 jalapeno peppers
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chili powder + extra for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 slices bacon (thin cut)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides with a spoon.
- Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and seasonings to a bowl and mix well.
- Fill each jalapeno pepper half with the spicy cheese mixture. You might have some leftover, depending on the size of your peppers. Just distribute evenly.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeno boat with a slice of bacon. Pierce with toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
- Sprinkle them with extra chili powder and bake the jalapeno poppers about 20-30 minutes, or until the peppers soften and the bacon is starting to crisp. You can blast them with the broiler a couple of minutes at the end if you need to.
- Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve.
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Notes
Makes 16 bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 103mg | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.4mg