Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers are stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and crumbled bacon and then baked until gooey and bubbly. Creamy and spicy, they’re like a party in your mouth!

One of the most shared and pinned recipes here at Onion Rings and Things is the bacon-wrapped cheese stuffed anaheim peppers I posted last year. Can’t blame ya, folks. With crisp bacon, cream cheese, and spicy peppers all in one bite, they’re pretty hard to resist. Seriously good stuff.

But as much as I love ’em, the preparation can be a hassle what with the seeding, the stuffing, and the wrapping.

G and I had a few friends over the weekend and since I expected the bacon-wrapped peppers to go like crazy, I had to figure out a way to make a good amount in half the time. Viola! These cheese-stuffed jalapeno poppers variation delivered the same explosion of flavors but required less amount of work.

Filled with a mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon, they’re some of the best things I’ve put in my mouth lately. Food-wise, that is (lame attempt at a joke).

You can spruce up the cream cheese filling by adding chopped green onions for added color and texture as well as a few dashes of your preferred seasonings such as garlic powder or paprika for a smoky layer of flavor.

Make sure to make plenty, these Jalapeno Poppers disappear as fast you make them! You can also prepare a big batch and freeze for later cravings. Arrange the stuffed jalapenos in a single layer on a baking sheet, pop in the freezer until firm and then transfer to resealable plastic bags. When ready to enjoy, just thaw for a few minutes and bake as directed.

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Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers are stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and crumbled bacon and then baked until gooey and bubbly. Creamy and spicy, they’re like a party in your mouth!

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Author: Lalaine

Course: Appetizer

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12 Servings

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 12 large jalapenos

Instructions

• In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese and 2/3 of the bacon until blended.
• Cut each jalapeno lengthwise and with a small spoon, scrape out any seeds and veins. 
• Spoon cream cheese mixture into each of the hollowed pepper halves.
• Arrange stuffed jalapenos in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. 
• Bake in a 450 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Top with the remaining crumbled bacon.
• Top with the remaining crumbled bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 69g, Calories: 123kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Sodium: 288mg, Potassium: 125mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 260IU, Vitamin C: 16.6mg, Calcium: 136mg, Iron: 0.2mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”