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    Jalapeno Poppers Spice up Your Party

    Published: Dec 24, 2023 by Audrey ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Jalapeno Poppers are a delicious combination of spicy jalapeno peppers, packed with cheesy goodness and wrapped in smoky bacon.

    Spicy, salty, cheesy, and satisfyingly crunchy, Jalapeno Poppers are a treat for both the eyes and taste buds.

    They are easy to make with simple easy-to-find ingredients. Prep them ahead of time and bake them up right before your guests arrive so you can spend your time chatting instead of in the kitchen.

    Or, better yet, double or even triple the recipe because these are sure to disappear quickly.

    These classic appetizers are sure to spice up your party!

    top down view of jalapeno poppers

    Jalapeno Poppers have been a restaurant staple for decades. Everybody from Jack in the Box to TGIFridays has their own version.

    Some recipes dip the stuffed peppers in batter and fry them, but that's such a mess.

    This is a simpler version... wrapped in bacon! You can use any bacon you like: pork, turkey, beef, or even tempeh. That smoky crunchy taste pairs wonderfully with the cheese and peppers.

    Tips for Making Jalapeno Poppers

    Jalapeno peppers can vary quite a bit in size. Choose peppers that are all roughly the same size.  

    The cheese mixture puffs up a bit while baking. Be sure not to overstuff the peppers or the cheese may overflow onto the baking sheet.

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    Ingredients
     

    • 12 medium jalapeรฑo peppers
    • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • salt and pepper (to taste)
    • 12 slices bacon (cut in half)
    • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro leaves (finely chopped)

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 375ยฐF. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
    • Cut each jalapeรฑo in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
    • Fill each pepper half with some of the cheese mixture and wrap with one-half slice bacon. Secure bacon with a toothpick and place on baking sheet.
      (If prepping ahead, cover the baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to bake.)
    • Bake until the cheese mixture is golden-brown and bubbly, and the bacon is cooked through, approximately 20-25 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet once halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
    • Remove the poppers from the oven, transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.

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