Description
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are a delicious and spicy appetizer perfect for grilling. These poppers are filled with cream cheese and spices, then wrapped in crispy bacon for a mouthwatering treat.
Ingredients
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- 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 12 slices of bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each filled jalapeño with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños are tender.
- Remove from the grill and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped green onions or spices to the cheese mixture.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño seeds removed based on your spice preference.
- These poppers can also be baked in the oven at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes if grilling is not an option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popper
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg