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bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers lined up on a rustic baking tray in a wide horizontal shot, crispy bacon and bubbling cheese filling, a scattering of green onion, dark wooden table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spicy Jalapeño Poppers

Jalapeño halves filled with cream cheese, seasonings, and then baked after being wrapped in bacon.
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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
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 slices bacon halved
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
  3. Spoon the filling into each jalapeño half and pack it down.
  4. Wrap each popper with a half slice of bacon and place seam-side down.
  5. Bake 22 to 25 minutes until the bacon is crisp; cool a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Wear gloves while seeding the jalapeños to save your eyes later.