Description
Spicy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers deliver a crispy, creamy explosion of flavor that ignites taste buds with bold Mexican-inspired charm. Guests will devour these irresistible appetizers, craving each cheesy, smoky bite of pure culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 large jalapeno peppers
- 12 slices of bacon
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (20 grams) finely chopped green onions
- Toothpicks (for securing the bacon)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by preheating the oven to 400°F, ensuring an optimal cooking environment for crispy results.
- Carefully halve the jalapenos lengthwise, meticulously removing seeds and inner membranes to control heat intensity.
- Create a flavor-packed filling by blending cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into a creamy, well-integrated mixture.
- Generously fill each jalapeno half with the prepared cheese mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Wrap each cheese-stuffed jalapeno with a bacon slice, securing the bundle with a toothpick to maintain structural integrity during cooking.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped poppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing space between each piece for even heat circulation.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until bacon turns golden and crisp while jalapenos become tender and slightly charred.
- Allow the poppers to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, which helps set the filling and makes them easier to handle.
Notes
- Carefully remove seeds to reduce heat intensity, using a small spoon or paring knife for precise removal.
- Consider using thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness and better coverage around jalapeno peppers.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or goat cheese for unique flavor variations.
- For a lighter version, substitute turkey bacon or use less bacon by cutting strips in half.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg