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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

    Last updated: Jun 25, 2019 by Melissa Riker · 3 Comments

    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

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    bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers

    Whether you're looking for a game day treat or an easy party appetizer ready in just 35 minutes, these creamy, spicy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are sure to be a hit!

    bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers

    Growing jalapeños in my garden each summer is an absolute must, we are huge fans of spicy foods at our house! While I've had the traditional breaded and fried jalapeño peppers in restaurants I much prefer this baked bacon wrapped version better. It's loaded with creamy cheese that perfectly balances out the spice for a game day or party appetizer everyone will love!

    halved jalapeños in a white bowl with red patterned napkin

    How to Make Jalapeño Poppers

    The key to making amazing jalapeño poppers is to pick good jalapeños of course! Choose large jalapeños that are 3-4 inches long so there is plenty of rooms for all that delicious cheese. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and scrape out the inside. Removing the seeds and membranes cuts down on the heat of the pepper and makes it less spicy.

    cream cheese in a food processor with diced green onions

    Next you will whip up the cheese filling! Mix cream cheese with diced green onion in a food processor until blended.

    baking sheet with rack and uncooked cream cheese filled jalapeño peppers

    Before baking, wrap each jalapeño popper with a 3" piece of bacon. Then simply pop in the oven! You can also prep these ahead of time and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking for simple party prep!

    uncooked bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers on a baking sheet rack

    If you like jalapeños you'll also love my Jalapeño Popper Chicken, Bacon Jalapeño Popper Eggrolls, and Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket!

    bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers on a white plate

    Expert Tips

    • Wear plastic gloves when handling jalapeños.
    • For a recipe variation, substitute one of the packages of cream cheese with half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Experiment with adding spices such as salt and pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to change the flavor of the cheese mixture.
    • For a crispier jalapeño popper, use regular cut bacon. For more bacon flavor, use thick cut bacon.
    • Prep up to 8 hours before baking and store in the refrigerator until you are ready.
    • Serve with the toothpick to make it easier for guests to eat the poppers.
    • Serve alone or along with a popper dip such as ranch or bleu cheese.

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    bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers

    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

    ★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
    • Author: Melissa Riker
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 40 1x
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: American
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    Whether you're looking for a game day treat or an easy party appetizer ready in just thirty minutes, these Bacon Wrapper Jalapeño Poppers are sure to be a hit!


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 20 Fresh Jalapeños
    • 2 8 oz packages Cream Cheese, Softened
    • 4 tbsp Finely chopped Green Onion
    • 1 16 oz package Thick Cut Bacon, uncooked and sliced in 3" pieces

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    2. Cut jalapeños in half and scoop out inside, removing all seeds and membranes.
    3. In a food processor, combine cream cheese and green onions until well blended.
    4. Fill jalapeño halves with cream cheese mixture.
    5. Wrap each filled jalapeño with a bacon piece and secure with a toothpick.
    6. Place on a rack over a baking sheet and cook for 25 minutes. Serve warm.

    Notes

    • Wear plastic gloves when handling jalapeños.
    • For a recipe variation, substitute one of the packages of cream cheese with half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
    • Experiment with adding spices such as salt and pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to change the flavor of the cheese mixture.
    • For a crispier jalapeño popper, use regular cut bacon. For more bacon flavor, use thick cut bacon.
    • Prep up to 8 hours before baking and store in the refrigerator until you are ready.
    • Serve with the toothpick to make it easier for guests to eat the poppers.
    • Serve alone or along with a popper dip such as ranch or bleu cheese.

    Keywords: bacon, jalapeno, popper

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    Originally published November of 2014 and updated with new photos and additional information June 2019.

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    1. Jen says

      August 14, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      This is definitely going into my tailgate rotation, my husband LOVED this recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Marianne says

      August 14, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Huge hit at a pot luck last week, making again for football season coming up!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Erin says

      June 25, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      Delicious! Perfect balance of spicy and cheesy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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