Description
These Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers combine spicy jalapeños with a creamy filling and crispy bacon. Perfect for parties or a flavorful snack, they are simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large fresh jalapeños, cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (or dairy-free cream cheese)
- 12 slices bacon or turkey bacon, cut in half
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese of choice)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp finely diced shallots
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 25 toothpicks
- Homemade Ranch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
- Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds (wear gloves to avoid burning your hands).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, shallots, and green onions until smooth.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, then wrap with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is bubbly. For extra crispiness, place them under the broiler for the last minute or two, but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the cheese choice for a dairy-free option.
Adding more spices can enhance the flavor if desired.
Serve with homemade ranch for an extra delicious touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg