These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are easy to make with a cream cheese filling then baked to crispy perfection. The perfect appetizer for game days and parties!
Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
If you’re looking for the best Super Bowl appetizers to make, these bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are it! They’re the perfect bite-size snack that packs a punch of flavor. Garlic parmesan pigs in a blanket and potato skins are other favorite game day snacks.
Jalapenos wrapped in crispy bacon have just the right amount of heat and are one of the best mini appetizers for any party! More crowd pleasing appetizers that have bacon-wrapped popper flavor include jalapeno popper dip and jalapeño popper cheese ball.
Ingredient Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Fresh jalapenos: Wash and dry the fresh jalapeno peppers. Medium-sized jalapeños that are bright green are best! Slice jalapeños in half and remove seeds but leave stem attached.
- Cream cheese: Soften your cream cheese on the counter at room temperature.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: Purchase already pre-shredded cheese or shred your own block of cheese.
- Onion powder: This will give a savory blend to the cream cheese mixture. Garlic powder will work too!
- Bacon: Cut the slice of bacon in half. Uncooked bacon cooks while in the oven for this jalapeno poppers recipe.
How to Make Jalapeno Poppers
Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove both seeds and membranes.
In a small bowl, combine cheese and onion powder and mix. Salt and pepper to taste.
Fill each half with cheese filling and place on a baking sheet. Then cut the bacon in half and wrap it around the center of each jalapeño. Secure with a toothpick.
Bake bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers at 400ºF for 15 to 20 minutes, until bacon is crispy and cheese golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Jalapeño Popper Recipe Variations
- Cheese: Any type of cheddar works from sharp cheddar cheese to mild cheddar cheese. Try pepper jack cheese for additional spice.
- More bacon: Mix in crumbled bacon with the cream cheese filling for even more bacon flavor. It’s so good in my bacon and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms!
- Breadcrumb topping: Make these extra crispy with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top! It’s easy to do, just mix Panko bread crumbs with a few Tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle over stuffed jalapenos.
- My favorite sauce to serve these with include ranch dressing topped with chopped chives.
Recipe Tips
- Wear gloves while scooping out the seeds with a spoon or make sure to wash your hands after holding the peppers. You don’t want to accidentally burn your eyes (like I’ve done in the past).
- Control the spice level by removing both the seeds and rib (membrane) inside the jalapeno.
- Bake on the top rack in your oven for extra crispiness.
- Use a toothpick to hold the bacon down if needed.
- Make ahead: Assemble peppers then add them to a baking sheet. Tightly cover the sheet with foil or plastic wrap and place in fridge. Right before serving, pop in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until they’re crispy.
- Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers (grilled): Place a grill basket on the grates and heat grill to medium heat. Arrange peppers filling side up and grill for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy.
Other party appetizers include baked chicken wings, cowboy caviar and a buffalo chicken dip!
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
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Ingredients
- 10 jalapeños
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 10 slices thin bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside. Place a wire rack on top if you want the poppers to be crispy.
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and then remove the seeds and membranes.
- Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and onion powder in a small bowl. Mix until combined. Add a dash of salt and pepper if desired. Then fill each jalapeno half with cream cheese and place on the baking sheet.
- Cut the bacon in half and then wrap it around the center of the jalapeño. Secure with a toothpick.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Serve while hot.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Appetizers, Low Carb, Mini appetizers, Super Bowl
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
I can eat way more than my fair share of these! Addictively good.
I love it! So glad you enjoy the poppers Abby :)