Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are creamy, spicy and loaded with cheese. The perfect party appetizer!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeno peppers approximately 3-4 inches long
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 slices bacon don't use thick cut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper
- Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs.
- In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.
- Cut the slices of bacon in half crosswise and wrap each pepper half in a slice of bacon, using a toothpick to secure the bacon.
- Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve immediately.
Notes
Be sure not to overfill the jalalpenos otherwise the cheese mixture will melt out as they cook.