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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño

Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers 🔥 | The Ultimate Cheesy

These crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and creamy. Fresh jalapeños are stuffed with a rich cheese filling, wrapped in crispy bacon, and baked to golden perfection. They’re a crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, game nights, or holiday gatherings. Easy to prep and impossible to resist!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 fresh jalapeños halved and deseeded
  • 200 g cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 12 slices bacon cut in halves
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  3. Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture.
  4. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick if needed.
  5. Arrange on the baking tray and bake for 20–25 minutes until bacon is crispy and golden.
  6. Remove from oven, cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Remove all seeds for milder heat or leave a few for extra spice.
Use thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness.
You can prepare them ahead of time and refrigerate them before baking.
For extra crunch, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
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