Description
Delicious bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers filled with creamy cheese, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapenos
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 strips bacon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: Diced green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice each jalapeno in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
- Fill each jalapeno half generously with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeno with a strip of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: bacon, jalapeno poppers, appetizers, party food, spicy snacks