Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
I must be living under a rock because I just recently learned about jalapeno poppers that are wrapped in bacon instead of battered and deep-fried. This recipe is perfect for any party, gathering, BBQ, or football tailgating as an appetizer.
Servings 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeños
- 1 block cream cheese (low fat version not recommended. You can do homemade pimento cheese instead; see note for recipe link)
- 8 slices bacon smoked, raw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Slice each jalapeño down the middle and remove both the stem and the seeds. To remove the seeds you can either use a spoon or your finger. If desired, this step can be done while wearing latex gloves, but whatever you do don’t rub your eyes after handling the pepper seeds!
- Cut the raw bacon in thirds using either a knife or culinary scissors.
- Using a spoon, fill the jalapeño halves with cream cheese. It’s okay if it gets a little messy.
- Wrap one small piece of bacon around each cream cheese-filled jalapeno with the bacon seam on the bottom.
- Protect the baking sheet with a piece of foil and place a drying rack or other cooking rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet. Place the completed jalapeños on the rack so the bacon grease can drain onto the foil.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 – 25 minutes or until the bacon looks brown and crisp.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Pimento cheese recipe - Homemade Pimento Cheese
- Special equipment needed: Drying rack or other metal grate to put on top of baking sheet and aluminum foil to protect the pan.
- Don’t be afraid to double this recipe for an extra big crowd.
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 49mg2%
Potassium 15mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.