These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are seriously addictive! Fresh jalapeno peppers filled with chives and onion cream cheese all wrapped in crispy, smoky bacon...
Football season is back! And you know what that means? GAME DAY SNACKS, of course!!
I'm always up for an excuse to break out my favorite appetizer recipes: buffalo chicken dip, pepperoni pizza crescent rolls, and sausage cream cheese dip, to name a few. Oh, and my latest obsession - these amazing baked bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers!
Why You'll Love This Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
- BACON WRAPPED - I mean you can never go wrong with wrapping anything in bacon, but these hot, crispy, creamy, and crunchy jalapeno peppers are seriously next level.
- THREE INGREDIENTS - Just fresh jalapeno peppers, regular bacon, and my secret ingredient that is the perfect ready made popper filling!
- MAKE AHEAD - All of the prep work and assembly can be done ahead of time, so you can bake them hot and fresh when guests arrive.
- BAKED NOT FRIED - Baking these popper bites allows you to make a larger quantity than when frying them. AND it's way less messy!
To say they're addictive is an understatement. You MAY want to consider tripling the batch!
Jalapeno Poppers Recipe Ingredients
A 3-ingredient appetizer that's actually tasty? It's 100% true!! But don't take my word for it... You should definitely try these easy jalapeño poppers for yourself!
Key ingredients for bacon wrapped jalapenos:
- 🥯 Chive & onion cream cheese: Store bought chive & onion cream cheese has long been my favorite secret ingredient for adding an extra boost of flavor in dip recipes. But its creamy consistency and savory seasonings also make it the perfect no fuss popper filling!
- 🌶️ Jalapeños: Choose fresh jalapeno peppers that are firm, bright green, and blemish-free. Look for jalapenos that are roughly 3-4" in length and uniform in size to allow for consistent cooking time.
- 🥓 Bacon: Opt for regular sliced bacon rather than thicker slices to ensure the gets crispy without overcooking the peppers.
Prepare to be amazed by the amount of flavor you can achieve with so few ingredients! The creamy tang of the chive and onion cream cheese paired with the crispy, smoky bacon and the spicy kick of the jalapenos makes for the most delicious combination of sweet and savory.
Tips For Making Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers
- I found a paring knife to be the easiest way to remove the membranes and seeds without mangling the jalapenos. Again, leave some intact for more spice, or remove them all for a fairly mild popper.
- If you're making a lot of these you may want to invest in some powder-free plastic gloves. I learned the hard way long ago that working with a lot of chiles will leave your fingers tingling for hours, and heaven help you if you rub your nose or eyes in the process!
- Wrap the bacon loosely because it will shrink and tighten up as it cooks. If you wrap to tightly to start, it will contract and squeeze the cream cheese out.
- Baking these poppers for 25 minutes was the sweet spot for me. The bacon was crispy, but the jalapenos still had a bit of tooth left to them. You definitely don't want mushy, overcooked jalapenos.
- These are best served warm, so if you're taking them to a tailgate party, I'd suggest wrapping them up and baking them at your host's home if possible. And if it's an outdoor tailgate party, I'm certain they would be fabulous grilled!
I'll warn you, these bacon jalapeno poppers will fly off the platter. So you should probably make more than you think you'll need!
Printable Recipe ↓
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 6 jalapeno peppers
- ½ cup chive & onion cream cheese spread
- 6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400℉. Soak 12 toothpicks in a small bowl of warm water to prevent burning.
- Slice the jalapenos in half and remove the seeds and membranes, or leave some intact to increase the spiciness.
- Spread each jalapeno half with the cream cheese, filling it completely.
- Cut the bacon slices in half. Loosely wrap one half bacon slice around each stuffer jalapeno half and secure with one of the soaked toothpicks. Place on a wire cooling rack set on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake at 400℉ for 25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapenos are tender but not mushy. Cool slightly, serve warm.
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More Easy Bacon Wrapped Recipes To Try
If you like this bacon wrapped jalapeños recipe, you might also enjoy these other delicious "bacon wrapped" recipes:
- Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe
- Bacon Wrapped Corn On The Cob On The Grill
- Bacon Pickle Fries
You should also check out how to cook bacon in the oven. Baking bacon in the oven is HANDS DOWN the easiest way to get perfectly crispy and delicious bacon with the least amount of mess!
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Kristen @ Joyfully Thriving says
I rented "When the Game Stands Tall" to watch tonight with my husband. We've heard good things about it, and being from the land of Hoosiers (Indiana), it sounds like it's up our alley, too! We'll be eating appetizers with it...although no jalapeno poppers. Yours do sound delicious! Happy New Year!
Tara @ Unsophisticook says
Jalapeno poppers or not, I hope you enjoyed it, too, Kristen! :)
Cindy says
These look so delicious! They are making my mouth water. I will definitely be trying this recipe! Thanks Tara