Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers: Smoky, Spicy & Creamy
Introduction:
Smoky, spicy, and impossible to resist 🔥🥓 — these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are the ultimate appetizer for parties, game day, or casual get-togethers. Creamy, cheesy filling meets fresh jalapeños, all wrapped in crispy bacon for a bite-sized explosion of flavor. They’re indulgent, quick to make, and guaranteed to disappear fast!
The combination of cream cheese, Mexican-style shredded cheese, and aromatic spices perfectly balances the heat of the jalapeños. When baked or grilled, the bacon crisps beautifully while keeping the filling gooey, resulting in a perfect mix of textures that everyone loves.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces Mexican-style four-cheese blend (finely shredded)
- 12 medium jalapeño peppers, halved and seeds/veins removed
- 24 pieces thin-sliced bacon