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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Snack

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These crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers feature a creamy cream cheese and cheddar filling with just the right amount of spicy heat, wrapped in a perfectly crispy bacon shell. They are quick and easy to make, perfect for parties or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium-sized fresh jalapeño peppers
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the seeds and membranes. Rinse and pat dry thoroughly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  4. Spoon the cheese mixture generously into each jalapeño half, pressing gently to fill without spilling over.
  5. Cut bacon slices in half crosswise. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a bacon piece, starting at the tip and spiraling up. Secure with a toothpick.
  6. Place the wrapped poppers on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet, bacon seam side down.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway if you don’t have a wire rack, until the bacon is crispy and the cheese filling is bubbly.
  8. Let the poppers rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use thin-cut bacon for best crispiness. Cooking on a wire rack helps bacon crisp evenly. If bacon crisps too fast, tent with foil. Let poppers rest before eating to avoid burns. Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation.

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