Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Make this easy recipe for your appetizer tray at your next party, or for snacking on at the holidays! Each and every bite is loaded with a creamy, mildly spicy, cheesy, and smoky bacon flavor that is totally irresistible!
12 slices bacon, sliced in half
12 large jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise with stem intact, seeds and membranes removed
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and lay bacon slices on it so they aren't overlapping. Partially bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove bacon from the baking sheet and set a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack with cooking spray. While the bacon is cooking, slice jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and white membrane by scraping the sides with a spoon.
In a medium bowl mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper until combined. Use a knife to spread some of the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeno half. Do not overfill. Wrap jalapeno half a half slice of bacon, securing bacon with a toothpick, if necessary. Arrange the wrapped jalapeno poppers on the wire rack. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.
12 slices bacon, sliced in half
12 large jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise with stem intact, seeds and membranes removed
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and lay bacon slices on it so they aren't overlapping. Partially bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove bacon from the baking sheet and set a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack with cooking spray. While the bacon is cooking, slice jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and white membrane by scraping the sides with a spoon.
In a medium bowl mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper until combined. Use a knife to spread some of the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeno half. Do not overfill. Wrap jalapeno half a half slice of bacon, securing bacon with a toothpick, if necessary. Arrange the wrapped jalapeno poppers on the wire rack. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.