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Published: October 16, 2017 Last Modified: August 25, 2019 By Sara 243 Comments

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

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These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are creamy, spicy and loaded with cheese. The perfect party appetizer!

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A plate of bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers served with ranch dressing.

I have to admit, I have a weakness for jalapeno poppers. As much as I love them, I’ve never made them at home, because I’m not a fan of deep frying in my own kitchen. These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are baked instead of fried, and let me say, they’re even better than the original! Who can resist fresh jalapenos stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked to crispy perfection? Not me, that’s for sure. This is the ultimate party or game day snack!

Halved and hollowed out jalapenos on a sheet pan.

How to make jalapeno poppers

It probably won’t surprise you that the first ingredient in this recipe is jalapenos. I like to buy jalapenos that are about 3-4 inches long, you don’t want them to be too small or they’ll be hard to stuff. The jalapenos are sliced in half and the seeds and ribs get removed. Removing the seeds and ribs removes most of the heat from the peppers; if you like it spicier, leave some of the seeds and ribs in. The peppers are stuffed with a combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese and spices.

A plate full of bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers with a side of ranch for dipping.

The final step in the process is the bacon. You definitely want to avoid thick cut bacon here as it’ll take a lot longer to crisp up in the oven. The jalapenos get wrapped in half a slice of bacon and then secured with a toothpick. You can remove the toothpicks before serving like I did here, or leave them in for people to grab off the party platter. Whatever you prefer!

A sheet pan with bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers.

I like to serve my bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers with a side of ranch for dipping, but honestly they’re awesome as-is too. This is one of those party snacks where everyone will be asking you for the recipe! You can even fill and wrap the jalapenos up to 8 hours before you plan to bake them, simply store them in the fridge until you’re ready to go. You might even want to consider making a double batch, these little guys disappear quickly!

More appetizers for your next party

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A plate of bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers served with ranch dressing.
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are creamy, spicy and loaded with cheese. The perfect party appetizer!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 198kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 12 jalapeno peppers approximately 3-4 inches long
  • 1 8 ounce block cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 slices bacon do not use thick cut
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.
  • Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs. 
  • In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper. 
  • Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.
  • Cut the slices of bacon in half crosswise and wrap each pepper half in a slice of bacon, using a toothpick to secure the bacon.
  • Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 113mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 16.6mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. May says

      October 28, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      I made these with half of the amount of cheddar cheese 1/2 cup ( I like mine with less cheddar ) and it was delicious! I made these for a small Halloween party and everyone kept coming back for more. Thanks for the recipe (:

      Reply
    2. Ann says

      September 7, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love these poppers! My twist is drizzling a small amount of maple syrup over them when they come out of the oven, the sweet and salty combo is fabulous!

      Reply
      • Heather says

        September 23, 2020 at 7:29 pm

        5 stars
        That’s so awesome I did this and I didn’t even see your comment!

        Reply
    3. Elise says

      August 21, 2020 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe. I cut the bacon lengthwise and crosswise, then it brown better. Or, sometimes I precook it in microwave to help it brown completely in the over. Another trick is to assemble cream cheese the day before and let it meld in the fridge before adding to jalapenos. Yummy!

      Reply
    4. William C Thompson says

      August 16, 2020 at 6:52 am

      5 stars
      Use whole strips of bacon… because you can

      Reply
    5. Doris Hettrick says

      July 19, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      Can you freeze them

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 19, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        Yes that should be fine!

        Reply
        • Ruth-Marie says

          August 5, 2020 at 3:02 pm

          5 stars
          I always make a large quantity and freeze for later use. No need to thaw. Bake a few minutes longer until bacon is browned and crisp and cheese is hot.

          Reply
          • Nicole Doyle says

            September 2, 2020 at 6:38 am

            very good !!!

            Reply
    6. Anthony Potenzo says

      July 15, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      👍👍👍👍🤗

      Reply
    7. Rachel says

      July 4, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Made these today for our taco bar – 4th of July celebration with family. Everyone loved them. Will make again.

      Reply
    8. Lori Baker says

      July 3, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      Very good! I didn’t think my bacon crisped as much as I would have liked. It didn’t seem done enough. But overall delic!

      Reply
    9. CAROLE says

      June 25, 2020 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      I LIKE THEM WITH JUST CREAM CHEESE AND BACON WRAPPED..BUT WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING A LOT OF JALAPENOS..I HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION WHEN I DID A LOT FOR A PARTY..I HAVE NO REACTION TO EATING THEM ONCE THE SEEDS ETC ARE REMOVED..BUT JUICE INSIDE OF THEM SEEPS THROUGH SKIN AND CAN CAUSE THIS..

      Reply
    10. Ashley says

      June 17, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      ❤ Just made this recipe tonight! Delicious! ❤

      Reply
    11. Sandy says

      June 5, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Great! Make them all the time. Thanks for a wonderful snack night dish!

      Reply
    12. Linda says

      May 23, 2020 at 2:27 pm

      Making these AGAIN tonight! However, this time I will be omitting the salt…,I’m on a low sodium and low potassium diet…due to Kidney Disease…so omitting any salt in my food is better for me and my swollen feet and legs.
      My mouth has been watering all week for these Jalapeño Poppers….and since it’s Memorial Day Weekend…..I don’t see any reason to have to wait until Monday (Memorial Day) to sink my teeth into the FABULOS FAVOR OF THESE JALAPEÑO POPPERS!!

      Reply
    13. Lisa says

      May 11, 2020 at 5:42 am

      Great recipe! They were delicious and all my family enjoyed them. I ended up cooking them in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 370. I covered the whole jalapeño with the bacon. Delish! Thank you!

      Reply
    14. Stephanie says

      April 27, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this recipe so many times now! Never fails! So delicious I wish I made more every time! One thing I do is I crinkle tin foil and then put it on the baking sheet so the grease comes away from the bacon comes away and falls down in the folds and it makes an easy cleanup so that’s a plus!!

      Reply
    15. Sean Murray says

      March 11, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made your DELICIOUS recipe with a couple of little twist. I added dried parsley, some dried chives, Dried Sage, McCormick Vegetable & Garden Vegetable seasoning to the mixture, a couple of shakes, just a few shakes of each, also I added 4 ounces more of the cream cheese because I was it certain that it was going to be enough but I forgot that I didn’t make 12 jalapeños I made six so I had way more than what I needed ha ha ha.

      I recommend tasting the mixture before you stuff the jalapeños. Oh and lastly, 🙂 I cut up half of a small scallion really fine and added that as well. Your recipe is awesome and one last thing for me ha ha Ha are use fontina cheese. Your recipe is delicious.

      Reply
    16. Mary Lott says

      March 10, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      The best

      Reply
    17. Sarah says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Do yourself a favor- once you pull them out of the oven, drain off the grease, then add soy sauce to the bottom of the pan and let it sit for a few minutes! The soy sauce and jalapeños is a Mexican trick. So good!

      Reply
    18. Beth Wiwad says

      February 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      We love these, we’re having them tonight.

      Reply
    19. Tisha says

      February 3, 2020 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      My all time favorite appetizer for any get together! Love these

      Reply
    20. Beth says

      February 2, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      We made them this weekend and they were so good! Didn’t last long !

      Reply
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