Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers
Delicious cream cheese jalapeño poppers with crispy bacon for an irresistible appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-14 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 to 14 large jalapeño peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each jalapeño half generously with the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumbled bacon over the filled jalapeños and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg