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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

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

SouthernAppetizerOvenKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

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Questions

What is Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers?

Crispy bacon wraps spicy jalapeno halves filled with a rich cream cheese blend. A savory and crowd-pleasing classic appetizer. This reference files it under Southern appetizer: made in the oven, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers at?

For Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 5. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What should Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the bacon is crisp and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. A reading of 160 F on a thermometer settles it.

Is there a substitute for smoked paprika in Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers?

The entry for Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers calls for 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

How hot is Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers?

Moderately. The heat in Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers comes from 6 jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapenos, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers low-carb?

A serving of Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

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