Hitting the classic football party food with these jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon!
These are always a hit at any party, except for those who can't take the heat. If you scoop out the membranes and seeds, you're usually okay with very little to no spiciness. However, it can be unpredictable and you'll be surprised with an isolated flaming one! So, be careful especially if you are sensitive to spicy food!
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
- 8 jalapeño peppers
- 6 oz cream cheese , softened
- 8 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a wire rack over top a large rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
- Carefully slice each jalapeño in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and membranes. Be sure to either wear gloves or wash your hands immediately after handling the jalapeños. (Do not rub your eyes or touch your kids until you wash your hands!)
- Stuff each jalapeño half with an equal amount of the cream cheese. Cut the slices of bacon in half and tightly wrap one half around each cream cheese stuffed jalapeño half. Place the bacon wrapped jalapeños on the wire rack, set over the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bacon reaches desired crispness.
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Cookbook Queen says
Girl, you hold the key to my heart. Jalapenos, bacon and cream cheese for life!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Football food like this never gets old!
Deb says
I love making these. I always use light cream cheese (you can't tell the diff with all the bacon goodness around it) and extra thick bacon.
Kathie Haney says
I always have to make a double or triple batch of these for parties, because there are never enough. These are especially great if you put a couple on a burger just off of the grill. Yum!
BJ Grubb says
Tip; soak wooden toothpicks in water for about 15 minutes, then stick one in each popper to hold bacon in place...and after the recommnded time in oven, place poppers under the broiler for about 5 minutes to make bacon crispier. Delicious.
susanne says
Ive made these using jalapeno pepper cream cheese also pre cook bacon .
Teresa Johnson says
I make these quite often for gatherings and there are never any left. I do add one ingredient to the cream cheese. I add 1/2 cup of orange marmalade. The
Citrusy sweet with the bacon and the pepper's heat is a fabulous combination!
Brigitte says
These are amazingly addictive! I followed directions exactly and put them on the rack slightly higher than the middle of the oven for 25 minutes ad they came out perfect.
Danae says
I add powdered ranch dressing to the cream cheese and they are the biggest hits at every party!
Nikki Gladd says
Thanks, Danae! Awesome idea!
Heather says
We mix seasoned salt with our cream cheese and they are to die for! Never any left no matter how many are made!