Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

5 from 3 votes

These are the best Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers for game day. Share and Eat them with all the dips, salsas, chips and even with the soft hot dog buns at the snack table. Make this oven-made recipe and enjoy the full guide of useful tips when making this goodie to eat.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Antojitos, Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican-American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: bacon wrapped jalapeno, bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers, jalapeno poppers, jalapenos, poppers

Servings: people

Calories: 364kcal

Author: Erika Garibay - LQC Recipes

Cost: 15

Equipment

Plastic wrap
Bowl
Knife
Vegetable peeler
Large Spoon
Aluminum foil (helpful for easy bacon grease clean-up!)

Ingredients

1 sliced bacon 1 lb, standard cut
2 lbs whole jalapenos fresh
1 block cream cheese 1 - 8 ounce package, sit out to soften
1.5 cups monterey jack cheese shredded
1 tsp sea salt

Optional

1 tsp onion
1 tsp garlic

Instructions

To prep Fresh Jalapenos and Cheese Filling

Place cream cheese on counter to soften at room temp before beginning prep.
Split jalapeños with a good and sharp knife and de-seed.
Soak all pieces for 5 minutes to release natural spiciness (for spicy peppers DO NOT soak, simply use a napkin tip to remove excess seeds).
Add softened cream cheese stick into bowl with shredded cheese, add spices, and cut into the softened cream cheese until melded well into shredded cheese and seasonings. (takes about 5 minutes by hand, or use a food processor to mix it up for you.)
Form a ball at center of bowl, then refrigerate for a few minutes to firm up. (Note: It makes filling the peppers easier and less sticky-fingers.)

To Assemble Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Drain jalapeños from any excess water, Fill each halve with about a tablespoon of cheese mixture.
Once all are filled, proceed to wrap each piece with half a bacon strip for each halved chili pepper.
Wrap the bacon around the jalapeno starting at the stem and wrap around twice and place on baking tray, see photo example. (Note: Cover as much of the halved opening with the bacon as possible.)
For easy clean up, line tray with aluminum foil. Otherwise, use baking sheet tray. Bake for 23-25 minutes at 400 degrees.
Let cool for 5 minutes then carefully transfer jalapeno poppers to serving platter.

Notes

Recipe yield: 30-32 pieces. Serving size 4 pieces per person.
Storage: Any remaining poppers should be placed in food storage with airtight lid. Reheat on the stove for 4 minutes on medium heat or in an air fryer for 3 minutes at 370.
Baking Bacon: bacon will still look light, tempting you to bake it for longer. Don't do it. Once the popper pieces cool, the color and crisp bacon come through!
If you're Making-Ahead; wrap the mixture up as a cheese ball in plastic wrap like in the photo steps.

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