Description
Bacon-wrapped Jalapeño Popper Bites are a delicious appetizer featuring spicy jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon.
Ingredients
12 jalapeño peppers
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
12 slices of bacon, cut in half
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
6. Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding some chopped green onions or spices to the cheese mixture.
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Satisfying Snacks & Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg