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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Appetizer

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These bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers combine spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese filling, and crispy bacon for a quick and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium-sized fresh jalapeños
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) crumbled cooked bacon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set a wire rack on top if available.
  2. Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and scoop out all seeds and membranes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in crumbled cooked bacon if using.
  4. Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cream cheese mixture using a spoon or small cookie scoop.
  5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with one slice of bacon, securing the ends underneath. Slice bacon in half lengthwise if thick-cut.
  6. Place each bacon-wrapped popper seam-side down on the wire rack.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, checking around 15 minutes for crispy bacon and bubbly cheese. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let the poppers cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation. Using a wire rack helps bacon crisp evenly and drains excess fat. Thin-cut bacon wraps easier and crisps faster. For milder heat, remove all seeds and membranes or substitute with mini sweet peppers. You can prep and stuff poppers ahead of time and refrigerate before baking. For extra crispiness, broil briefly at the end but watch carefully to prevent burning.

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