American 25 min

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 large jalapeños; 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; 12 strips thin-cut bacon; Toothpicks for securing; Ranch dressing for dipping

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Ingredientsfor 2

280

Cal

10g

Protein

Carbs

24g

Fat

112 large jalapeños
28 oz cream cheese, room temperature
31 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
41 teaspoon garlic powder
51 teaspoon onion powder
6½ teaspoon smoked paprika
7Salt and black pepper to taste
812 strips thin-cut bacon
9Toothpicks for securing
10Ranch dressing for dipping

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Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack over the top. Halve jalapeños lengthwise and use a small spoon to scrape out seeds and membranes — wear gloves and avoid touching your face. The amount of seeds you remove controls the heat level.
2
Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Spoon or pipe the filling into each jalapeño half, mounding it generously.
3
Wrap each filled jalapeño half with one strip of bacon, stretching it slightly as you wrap to cover as much of the pepper as possible. Secure with a toothpick. Place on the wire rack. Bake at 400°F for 22–25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and cooked through and the cheese is bubbling and golden. For extra-crispy bacon, broil on high for the final 2–3 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing.