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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese

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These crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are stuffed with creamy cream cheese and baked to perfection, offering a smoky, spicy, and creamy appetizer that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium-sized fresh jalapeño peppers
  • 8 oz (225 g) softened cream cheese
  • 12 strips thin-cut bacon
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Optional: a few dashes hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the seeds and membranes. Set the hollowed halves aside on a paper towel to drain for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, shredded cheddar (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add hot sauce if desired.
  4. Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cream cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
  5. Wrap one slice of bacon around each stuffed jalapeño half, starting at the wide end and working toward the tip. Trim bacon if too long. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
  6. Place the poppers seam-side down on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. If no wire rack is available, place directly on the baking sheet and turn halfway through baking.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bacon is crispy and filling is bubbling. Check around 20 minutes to avoid burning.
  8. Let the poppers cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Use thin-cut bacon for best crispiness. Wearing gloves when handling jalapeños prevents skin irritation. If no wire rack is available, turn poppers halfway through baking for even crisping. Prep filling a day ahead to save time. Avoid microwaving leftovers to keep bacon crispy; reheat in oven instead.

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