Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Description
This recipe involves preparing large jalapeños by halving and removing seeds to create space for a smooth cheese filling of cream cheese, grated cheese, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. After filling, halved bacon slices securely wrap each jalapeño to add a smoky fat that crisps up during baking. Cooking at 400°F initially melts and firms the filling, then finishing under the broiler crisps the bacon for texture contrast.
The texture combines creamy and spicy cheese with the crisp, salty bacon exterior. The slight heat of jalapeños is moderated by the rich filling and smoky bacon wrapper. These poppers can be served warm as appetizers or snacks, offering bite-sized flavor with layers of spice and creaminess.
Assemble the poppers ahead of time and refrigerate up to a day before baking. Hollowing jalapeños can be time-intensive, so prep in advance if serving guests. Baking and broiling ensure cheese is cooked thoroughly while bacon crisps without overcooking the filling. Wait for the cheeses to stop bubbling before serving.
Ingredients
- 6 oz cream cheese light
- 6 oz cheese grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, cracked
- 12 jalapeño large
- 12 Bacon slices
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Beat together the cream cheese, grated cheese, garlic powder, cayenne and a little salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Halve each jalapeño down the middle and using the tip of a sharp knife, hollow out the seeds and the white membrane to create a little boat.
- Using a small spoon with a flat edge, fill the jalapeños with the cream cheese mixture until they have relatively level tops. Depending on the size of your jalapeños you may not need all the mixture, but don’t be tempted to overfill.
- Halve each bacon slice and wrap a half slice around each jalapeño, securing the loose ends with a toothpick.
- Transfer the jalapeño poppers to a lined baking tray and spritz with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes, before finishing under the broiler to crisp the bacon.
- Wait until the cheese filling has stopped bubbling before serving.
Notes
- Jalapeños can be hollowed out in advance to save time when ready to assemble.
- These poppers can be assembled up to a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Wait until the cheese filling has cooled slightly and is no longer bubbling before serving to avoid burns.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 145mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 198IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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