Baked Jalapeno Poppers
An easy recipe for the BEST oven baked jalapeno poppers! Jalapeño sliced and stuffed with a cheesy and creamy bacon filling, the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion!
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
- 8 oz bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranies of the jalapenoes and discard. Rinse and pat the jalapenoes dry.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, Ranch powder, green onion, shredded cheese, and bacon for the filling.
- Stuff the jalapenos with the creamy mixture, evenly distributing the mixture along with jalapenos.
- Placed stuffed jalapenos on a baking sheet and bake at 400˚F for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese melts golden in color.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the poppers and serve.