Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

AUTHOR SARA WELCH

These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are creamy, spicy and loaded with cheese. The perfect party appetizer!

TIME

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

COURSE Appetizer

CUISINE American

SERVES 12

INGREDIENTS 

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 jalapeno peppers approximately 3-4 inches long

  • 1 8 ounce block cream cheese softened

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • 12 slices bacon do not use thick cut

  • cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.

  • Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs. 

  • In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper. 

  • Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.

  • Cut the slices of bacon in half crosswise and wrap each pepper half in a slice of bacon, using a toothpick to secure the bacon.

  • Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 113mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 16.6mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 0.3mg