These cheesy and crispy Bacon Wrapped JalapeƱo Poppers are filled with cream cheese and wrapped with crispy bacon for the ultimate snack!
This is a perfect game day appetizer or potluck dish for a family gathering. They’re also amazing with Mexican Street Corn Dip or Creamy Mexican Corn Salad.
Spice up your appetizer game with the irresistible combination of smoky bacon and fiery jalapeno peppers!
Bacon Wrapped JalapeƱo Poppers.
Bacon-wrapped jalapeƱo poppers are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, the perfect blend of heat and savory flavors. With a delicious crispy bacon exterior, creamy cheese filling, and a hint of heat, these poppers will be the most delicious app at the table.
Ingredients Needed
These easy jalapeƱo poppers with cream cheese and bacon come together in no time, with just a few simple ingredients. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.
- JalapeƱos – fresh, about 3-4 inches long.
- Cream Cheese- can use full fat for best results
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Green Onions
- Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper
- Bacon- regular, not thick cut
How To Make Bacon-Wrapped JalapeƱo Poppers
It’s super simple to put this easy popper recipe together! Remember to preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with foil and baking spray.
Prepare JalapeƱos
Use gloves or extra care when slicing the jalapeƱos in half, lengthwise. use a small spoon to scoop out all the seeds and membranes to hollow out the jalapeƱo halves. Set aside.
PRO TIP: If you don’t have gloves and are sensitive to jalapeƱo juices, you can use two sandwich bags over your hands. Be careful not to touch your eyes!
Make Filling
In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt and black pepper until fully combined.
Fill the JalapeƱos
Spoon the mixture into the peppers, about 1 Tablespoon per pepper. I use a butter knife to smooth the filling out flat inside the peppers.
Wrap Poppers with Bacon
Use a half strip of bacon to wrap around the filled jalapeƱo popper and place on the prepared baking sheet.
PRO TIP: It’s easier to cover more of the pepper if you start wrapping the bacon at a diagonal angle.
Bake
The JalapeƱos need to bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Carefully remove from the baking sheet and enjoy while warm.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Make sure to use regular cut bacon, not thick cut. Otherwise it will take too long to bake and not be crispy!
- Serve these poppers with a side of sour cream or salsa.
- You can swap out cheddar cheese with another mild-flavored or spicy cheese (like pepper jack) for a fun twist!
How To Store JalapeƱo Poppers
Make Ahead: Follow recipe as directed and instead of baking, transfer raw wrapped poppers to an air tight container and refrigerate up to 2 days before baking.
Refrigerate: Once cooled, transfer to an air tight container and store refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat to serve.
Freezing: Not recommended. The texture can become mushy and grainy when frozen/thawed.
More JalapeƱo Appetizers
We LOVE spicy appetizers around here. If you’re a fan of jalapeƱos, I have some amazing appetizers for you to try!
- Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
- Cheesy Spinach Jalapeno Crescent Ring
- JalapeƱo Popper Deviled Eggs
- Slow Cooker Corn and JalapeƱo Dip
I know you’ll love these delicious jalapeno poppers wrapped in bacon as much as we do! Let me know what you think.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 12 medium jalapeƱos, fresh, approximately 3 to 4 inches long
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Ā½ tsp salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half, do not use thick cut bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Use gloves or extra care when slicing the jalapeƱos in half, lengthwise. Use a small spoon to scoop out all the seeds and membranes, to hallow-out the jalapeƱo halves. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt and black pepper until fully combined. Spoon the mixture into the peppers, about 1 tbsp each pepper.
- Use a half strip of bacon to wrap around the filled jalapeno popper and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the jalapenos for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Carefully remove from the baking sheet and enjoy while warm.
