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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

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These crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers with cream cheese are a perfect blend of heat, creaminess, and smoky crunch, ideal for parties or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium to large fresh jalapeños
  • 8 ounces (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
  • Optional: chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. If you have a wire rack, place it on top of the sheet.
  2. Wearing gloves if you have sensitive skin, slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or knife tip to carefully scoop out the seeds and membranes to control heat level.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Using a teaspoon or small scoop, fill each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture. It should mound slightly but not overflow.
  5. Cut bacon slices in half or thirds depending on size. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a piece of bacon, starting at the tip and spiraling up. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
  6. Place the wrapped poppers seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 15 minutes to rotate the pan if needed. Bacon should be crispy and jalapeños tender but not mushy. Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end if bacon isn’t crisping evenly, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let poppers cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving to help the cheese set and prevent burns.

Notes

Use thick-cut bacon for best crispiness. If cream cheese filling is too soft and oozes out, chill filled jalapeños for 15 minutes before wrapping with bacon. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even cooking. Gloves recommended when deseeding jalapeños to avoid irritation. Can broil briefly at the end to crisp bacon if needed.

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