Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
These Jalapeño Poppers are stuffed with a rich and creamy Ranch cheese mixture, wrapped in salty bacon, and baked until hot and bubbly! The perfect crowd pleasing appetizer.
Servings: 30 poppers
Calories: 269kcal
Ingredients
- 15 large large jalapeño peppers halved lengthwise, membrane removed, and de-seeded*
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 (1 oz) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 pound sliced bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Slice jalapeños lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the membrane and then deseed (leave seeds in for more heat). Set aside.
- In a large bowl, place softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayo, ranch and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cream cheese mixture, then wrap in bacon.
- Place filled and wrapped poppers onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and bacon is crisped to your liking.
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Notes
For a spicier popper, leave in all or some of the seeds. For a more mild popper, scrape out all the seeds.
See video for visuals on how to cut and jalapeños.
See video for visuals on how to wrap them in bacon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1popper | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 14.4g | Fat: 21.7g