Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 6 jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 12 bacon slices, halved

Crispy bacon wraps spicy jalapeno halves filled with a rich cream cheese blend. A savory and crowd-pleasing classic appetizer.

45 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
12 bacon slices, halved

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a bowl, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika until smooth.
3

Fill each 6 halved, seeded jalapeno peppers half with the cheese mixture.
4

Wrap each stuffed pepper with 12 halved bacon slices and secure with a toothpick.
5

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the bacon is crisp and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

Questions

Can I make Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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