Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are a classic appetizer perfect for any season, year-round. These bite-sized cheese-stuffed spicy peppers are always a hit at game day parties and will make a perfect appetizer for Super Bowl! They are gluten-free, keto-friendly, low-carb, and packed with protein.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings poppers

Calories 136kcal

Author Julia

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 jalapeno peppers halved and seeded (wear the gloves!)
16 strips bacon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Note: Always wear goves when handling and cutting jalapenos. The oils in those peppers can seriously irritate (and even burn) your skin! And, don't touch your face or eyes during the preparation of this recipe!
Using a handheld or stand mixer, whisk the softened cream cheese until it is light and fluffy, then whisk in sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Fold in cheddar cheese until combined.
Set the halved and seeded jalapeno peppers on the baking pan, fill each pepper half with the cheese filling, then wrap with one strip of bacon each.
Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 30-35 minutes, until bacon is cooked and crispy and the cheese is melted.
Set aside the poppers to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

To reduce the heat of jalapeños, remove all of the seeds and membranes, where capsaicin (the spicy compound) is concentrated.
Always wear gloves when handling them to avoid skin irritation, and don’t touch your face or eyes during preparation!
Wrap the bacon so that the ends of the strip are tucked under the popper, this will help the bacon to stay in place as it cooks and shrinks
Serve the jalapeno poppers with ranch or sour cream.
Can you use different peppers? Yes! For a milder option, swap jalapeños with mini bell peppers. Just keep in mind that cooking times may vary, so check the poppers halfway through.

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