Jalapeno Poppers
Classic baked jalapeno poppers, stuffed with a creamy cheese filling and wrapped in crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 large jalapenos Jalapenos
- 8 ounces cream cheese Cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped cooked bacon Bacon
- 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder Garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon salt Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper Black pepper
- 12 strips bacon Bacon cut in half
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each jalapeno in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes with a spoon. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cooked bacon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into each jalapeno half.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeno half with a half-strip of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the jalapeno poppers on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapenos are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a spicier popper, leave some of the seeds in the jalapenos. For a milder flavor, scrape out as many seeds and membranes as possible.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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