If you can handle the heat then these tasty bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers loaded with a rich, creamy cheese filling is just the appetizer for you!
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe
On special occasions such as football season game day, or holiday gatherings, it’s fun to make our favorite appetizers. From an easy DIY deli tray, to homemade honey garlic meatballs, putting out appetizers is a grat way to keep company satisfied while we catch up or are busy preparing dinner.
This jalapeno popper recipe is the perfect combination of fresh jalapenos wrapped in crispy bacon. The cream cheese filling helps to balance the naturally hot jalapeño peppers, creating a unique flavor. With just a few key ingedients, these jalapeno poppers are the perfect party appetizer and quite easy to make.
If you want to prepare the appetizer ahead of time, it’s no problem. Jalapeño poppers freeze well so you can assemble them in advance and place them in the freezer in an airtight container until ready to bake. Bake from frozen until poppers are cooked through and bacon is crispy and browned.
Dipping Sauce for Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeño poppers pair nicely with a spicy, tangy and slightly sweet sriracha mayo or a classic ranch dressing.
Baked Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 green jalapeno peppers medium to large size
- 12 slices thin slices of bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and using a spoon, remove and discard the seeds.
- Mix the cream cheese and cheddar cheese together with an electric mixer.
- Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the jalapeno pepper half.
- Take a slice of bacon (uncooked) and wrap around the cheese filled pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the jalapeno poppers on top in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and browned.
- Serve immediately.
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And that’s it! You’ve got delicious bacon jalapeno poppers to bring a little heat to your next meal. We hope you’ve found these step-by-step instructions and easy jalapeño poppers recipe helpful!
More Appetizer Recipes
If you’re looking for more appetizer recipes, you’ve come to the right place. Here are just a few other “appys” to make and enjoy at home!
- Bacon Wrapped Scallops
- Cheese Balls
- Pork Spring Rolls
- Shrimp Puff Pastry
- Crepes with Leftover Chicken and Cheese Filling
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