Description
Irresistible Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon – The Ultimate Party Appetizer. These poppers are spicy, creamy, smoky, and perfectly crispy without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 12 slices turkey bacon or beef bacon, halved
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Toothpicks (optional, for securing bacon)
- Extras: shredded cheddar, herbs, or chives for extra flavor
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or foil
- Mixing bowl
- Small spoon/knife (for coring)
- Oven mitts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix cream cheese and garlic powder (if using) in a bowl.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap each filled jalapeño with a half slice of bacon.
- Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm with your choice of dips or sides.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze unbaked poppers and bake from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes.
Notes
- Remove seeds and membranes for less heat.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for richness.
- Thin-cut bacon crisps better than thick-cut.
- Add cooked sausage or ground turkey for extra flavor.
- Drizzle with hot honey after baking.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
- Prepare filling 2–3 days in advance.
- Assemble up to 1 day ahead before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Jalapeno Poppers, Bacon Poppers, Party Appetizer