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Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños are the perfect party and game day appetizer! Jalapeño peppers are halved and filled with a cheesy garlic and chive cream cheese mixture, wrapped with bacon and baked until the bacon crisps and the filling is melty.
Yields 24 peppers and will serve 8 (3 peppers per person).
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine American
Keyword easy recipe, game day appetizer, party food
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 302
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened (set out 30-40 minutes prior to making)
  • 1 cup cheddar jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives or 1½ to 2 teaspoons fresh
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 12 medium jalapeño peppers
  • 12 slices apple wood bacon sliced in half

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°.
    Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an oven safe wire rack into the pan. Lightly spray the wrack with nonstick spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, cheddar jack cheese, dried chives, garlic powder, smoked paprika and onion powder. Stir well to combine and set off to the side..
  • Wear gloves while prepping the jalapeños.
    Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and, over a bowl, use your (gloved) fingers or a small spoon to remove the seeds and ribs. If you want them to have some extra heat, you could leave a little of the rib and seed attached.
  • Divide and fill each jalapeño with the cream cheese mixture.
  • Wrap a half slice of bacon around each of the filled jalapeños. Secure with a toothpick and place seam side down on to prepared pan.
  • Bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. If needed, you can flip on the broiler to crisp them up more (I don’t ever need to do this) just watch them carefully so they don’t burn.
  • Serve immediately alongside your favorite dip!

Notes

Always wear protective gloves while handling raw jalapeños and avoid touching your eyes.
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 3peppers | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 839IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 0.3mg