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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Baked until crispy and bubbly, smoky bacon-wrapped cheesy jalapeño poppers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 poppers
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 jalapeños halved and seeded
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 12 slices bacon halved
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture.
  4. Wrap each one with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is bubbling.
  6. Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving so nobody burns their mouth.

Notes

Wear gloves while seeding the jalapeños unless you want spicy fingers for the rest of the day.