🌶️ Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers 🧀🥓✨

Spicy jalapeños stuffed with creamy cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon—an irresistible appetizer for any gathering!

Ingredients

• 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 12 slices of bacon, cut in half
• Toothpicks (for securing)

Instructions

1. Prep Jalapeños: Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
2. Make Filling: Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
3. Stuff Peppers: Fill each jalapeño half with cheese mixture.
4. Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with half a slice of bacon. Secure with toothpick.
5. Bake: Place on baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 min until bacon is crispy and cheese is bubbly.
6. Serve: Let cool slightly. Serve warm with dipping sauce if desired.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: ~45 minutes
• Yield: 24 poppers
• Kcal: ~120 per popper

✨ Smoky, creamy, and spicy—these poppers are a crowd-pleasing bite with bold flavor in every crunch!