Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
These easy jalapeno poppers are simple to make with a cream cheese filling, wrapped in bacon then baked to crispy perfection. The perfect appetizer for game days and parties!
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeños
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 10 slices thin bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. Place a wire rack on top if you want the poppers to be crispy.
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and then remove the seeds and membranes.
- Combine 1/2 cup cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder in a small bowl. Mix until combined. Add a dash of salt and pepper if desired. Then fill each jalapeno half with cream cheese and place on the baking sheet.
- Cut the bacon in half and then wrap it around the center of the jalapeño. Secure with a toothpick.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Serve while hot.
Notes
Tip: I've found that using fully cooked bacon (or precooking it for 10 minutes) helps get the bacon a lot crispier. Also cooking the poppers on the top rack in the oven makes them super crispy too.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 109mg, Potassium: 50mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 184IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
