Ultimate Jalapeño Poppers
Spicy and cheesy jalapeño poppers wrapped in bacon, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Jalapeños
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 10 slices Bacon
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep the jalapeños by slicing in half and removing seeds.
- Make the filling by mixing cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each jalapeño half with the cream cheese filling.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with half a slice of bacon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with chopped cilantro or sour cream for dipping. If you find the poppers too spicy, pair them with a cooling sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: jalapeño poppers, spicy snacks, bacon-wrapped appetizers, game day food