Our easy bacon wrapped Jalapeño Poppers recipe is stuffed with a creamy and flavorful filling with a layer of crispy bacon. They’re easy to make and vanish at every gathering!
If you love fun appetizers, try our Bacon Wrapped Dates, Blistered Shishito Peppers, Cowboy Caviar, or Pizza Sliders.
It’s about time I shared some Jalapeño Poppers!
It’s about time I shared some Jalapeño Poppers!Considering Jalapeño Poppers are an appetizer I never pass up from a restaurant menu, I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to create my own version. It’s finally time, and the wait is worth it. These are dangerous on so many levels, and you wont be disappointed! I love that they’re baked, not fried, and you can prep them ahead, which is convenient because if you’re making these, it must mean there’s a party going on!
How to make Jalapeño Poppers:
Par Cook Bacon to render some of the fat. Line a sheet pan with foil and lay bacon on top. Bake for 20 minutes then remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard grease and foil from tray. Slice the jalapeños in half, lengthwise, and remove the seeds and ribs.
Filling: In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Assemble: Spoon a small scoop of filling mixture into each jalapeño half, filling it just to the top (don’t over-stuff) then wrap bacon around each jalapeno, securing with a toothpick.
Cook: Line baking sheet with foil then place a wire cooling rack on top. Arrange poppers on tray then bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve immediately.
Make Ahead, Freezing, and Air Fryer Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Assemble a few hours or up to one day ahead of time. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
To Freeze: Place assembled jalapenos in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time, if needed.
To Cook in Air Fryer: Assemble jalapeños (no need to par-bake the bacon). Preheat air fryer to 325ºF then cook for 12 to 14 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
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Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
- 12 large fresh jalapeño peppers (3-4 inches long)
- 8 ounce cream cheese , softened
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 12 slices bacon (NOT thick cut) , cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Par Cook Bacon: Line a sheet pan with foil and lay bacon on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and place bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Discard grease and foil from tray.
- Prep Jalapeños: Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs.
- Make Filling: In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Assemble: Spoon a small scoop of filling mixture into each jalapeño half, filling it just to the top (don’t over-stuff). Wrap bacon around each jalapeño, and secure with a toothpick.
- Cook: Line baking sheet with foil and place a wire cooling rack on top. Arrange poppers on tray and bake for about 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Serve immediately.
Notes
Freezing Instructions: Place assembled jalapeños in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time, if needed.
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this recipe was the best!!! the poppers were amazing and my wife loved them and said they were the best she ever had!!!
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I make similar poppers crisp bacon and crumble add to cream cheese, cheddar cheese mixture even add some bacon grease then stuff jalapeños delicious