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Homemade Jalapeño Poppers wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with parsley on a white platter.

Jalapeño Poppers

5 from 1 vote
These creamy, cheesy, bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are the ultimate party appetizer. Easy to prep ahead, customizable with fun twists, and always the first to disappear at gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill/Resting (optional) 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 13 poppers
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12–15 whole Fresh jalapeños - Firm, no soft spots
  • 8 oz(225 g) Cream cheese - Softened
  • 1 cup(100 g) Sharp cheddar cheese - Shredded
  • 2 whole Green onions - Finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • 12–15 slices Thin-sliced bacon - Cut in half, regular bacon preferred
  • ½ cup Cooked sausage - Optional add-in
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika - Optional add-in
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chives - Optional garnish after baking

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife (for halving peppers)
  • 1 Small spoon (to scoop out seeds/membrane)
  • 1pair Disposable gloves (protects hands from pepper burn)
  • 1 Baking sheet (lined with parchment)
  • Toothpicks (to secure bacon wraps)

Method
 

  1. Put on disposable gloves. Slice jalapeños lengthwise and scrape out seeds/membranes. Rinse and pat dry. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
    Bowl of creamy jalapeño popper filling with cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, and pepper.
  3. Spoon filling into each pepper half, mounding slightly.
  4. Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap each stuffed pepper, securing with a toothpick. Place seam-side down on parchment-lined baking sheet.
    Unbaked jalapeño poppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese is bubbly. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving.
    Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers stuffed with melted cheese on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popperCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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