Valentina Ablaev
Every party needs these bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers, and now you can be the one to bring them! Cream cheese jalapeno poppers are wrapped in bacon and oven-baked to crispy, flavorful perfection.
These aren’t your ordinary jalapeno poppers—they’re stuffed with rich cream cheese and wrapped and baked in crispy bacon. Everything is better when wrapped in bacon, right? Just like our bacon-wrapped chicken, these poppers are going to be a mandatory appetizer at your next gathering.
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When it comes to the Super Bowl, I’m only here for the food! I mean, when else can you enjoy a buffalo chicken dip, crispy bbq chicken wings, and cheesy jalapeno poppers! There’s nothing better than a bunch of appetizers.
Ingredients for Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Simple ingredients make for the best appetizer:
- Jalapenos – Pick out medium-large jalapenos that are smooth with little to no blemishes.
- Cream cheese – Full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature, makes the perfect filling.
- Seasoning – Our secret ingredient is ranch powder, along with salt and pepper.
- Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese makes these poppers deliciously cheesy and flavorful.
- Thick-cut bacon – Since these jalapeno poppers are wrapped in bacon, keep the bacon strips whole.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Did You Know?
Jalapenos are one of those peppers that are either super mild or incredibly spicy – and there are a few ways to tell which pepper is which! When making jalapeno poppers, it’s usually a good idea to pick peppers that won’t have people’s mouths burning. Here are some things to look out for:
- Size: Large jalapeño peppers will be less spicy than the small ones.
- Appearance: Peppers with lots of lines and markings are going to be the spicy ones. Pick the smooth and “pretty” peppers.
- Color: Jalapenos range from deep green to red. Stick with the bright green ones, as the ones with red spots are going to be spicy.
Tools for this Recipe
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- A small knife is great for cutting the jalapeno’s veins.
- A 9×13” baking sheet is all that you need for these poppers.
How to Make Easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
The easiest appetizer that comes together in just 30 minutes:
- Cream cheese mixture. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic, seasoning, green onions, and shredded cheese.
2. Fill jalapenos. Use a spoon to fill each pepper generously, then flatten the filling.
3. Wrap peppers. Wrap each pepper tightly in a slice of bacon and place on a sheet pan.
4. Bake. Bake the peppers at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, or until the peppers are cooked through.
Make in Advance
To prep these jalapeno poppers in advance, simply assemble them and add to a baking sheet or a casserole dish. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking.
Other Cooking Methods
The air fryer is a great way to make these poppers even faster!
Add the peppers to the air fryer and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
Expert Tips:
- Wear gloves. When cleaning out the peppers it’s crucial that you wear gloves! This will protect your hands from burning.
- Fill the peppers perfectly. Use a spoon to evenly fill each pepper. You don’t want to overfill the pepper.
- Wrap tightly. When wrapping the poppers with bacon, it’s important to wrap each pepper tightly. You can even use a toothpick to secure the bacon in the pepper while it bakes!
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Keep leftover poppers stored in a tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They make for a delicious snack!
- Reheat. Warm up leftover poppers in the air fryer for a few minutes.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing these jalapeno poppers as they won’t hold up well.
More Appetizer Recipes
If you enjoyed this bacon jalapeno popper recipe, be sure to try our other easy appetizer recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 12 jalapenos
jalapeno popper filling-
- 8 oz cream cheese room temp
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ tsp ranch powder
- 3 Tbsp green onion chopped
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 12 bacon strips cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapenos lengthwise, then use a spoon to scoop out the inner membranes and seeds.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, a minced garlic clove, salt, pepper, and ranch. Once equally incorporated, mix in the chopped green onion and shredded cheese.
- Generously fill every jalapeno with the mixture.
- Take a strip of bacon, wrap it tightly around each pepper, and add the peppers to the baking sheet.
- Repeat with all of the peppers.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
Notes
- Fill the peppers evenly. Use a spoon to fill each pepper with an equal amount of the mixture-avoid overstuffing to prevent spills while baking.
- Wrap securely. When wrapping the poppers with bacon, make sure each strip is snug around the pepper. If needed, use a toothpick to hold the bacon in place as it bakes.
- Store leftovers. Keep any extra peppers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the peppers in the air fryer until crispy and warm.
