Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeño halves filled with seasoned cream cheese and cheddar, wrapped in bacon, and baked until browned and crisp.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 200°C. Set the wire rack over the baking sheet.
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Step 2
Cut the jalapeños lengthwise. Remove the seeds and pale inner membranes.
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Step 3
Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined. Spoon the filling into the jalapeño halves.
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Step 4
Cut each bacon strip crosswise in half. Wrap one bacon piece around each filled jalapeño half, placing the seam underneath on the wire rack.
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Step 5
Bake until the bacon is browned and crisp and the peppers are tender, 25–30 minutes.
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Step 6
Rest the poppers for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a serving plate with tongs.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Cook the bacon until fully done and crisp. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep them at 4°C or below, and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Risk factors
- raw pork handling
- capsaicin exposure
- hot cheese filling
- hot rendered bacon fat