Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Oh my this bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers recipe is our go to football food. My brother in law has been making them for years and he is basically required to bring them to almost every single family gathering.

It has turned into a family must have at any gathering and even on New Years Day. Make sure to check out all of our New Years Recipes, Easy Appetizer Recipes and Easy Game Day Recipes. They are SO amazing!

You must also try Sausage Stuffed Jalapeños, Crockpot Lil Smokies, Armadillo Eggs, Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers or Jalapeno Poppers Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe! The flavor is amazing.

Why This Recipe Works

These Jalapeno Poppers make the perfect party appetizer. The combination of the ingredients makes them a family favorite. You only need 3 ingredients which makes this appetizer budget friendly.

If you are looking for an easy appetizer to take to your next family gathering, this is the one to make.

Ingredients

• Cream Cheese – We recommend the cream cheese to be softened to easily spread into the jalapeno.

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Cheese – For a delicious variation, add in cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese.
• Bacon – We usually regular cut of bacon but you can use thick-cut bacon but your cooking time may be more.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Step 1 – Cut the stems off and cut the jalapeños in half length wise. Use a spoon to remove all the seeds.

Step 2 – Spoon about a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture in the middle of each jalapeño. Set aside. Cut each bacon in half. Wrap a half of bacon around one stuffed jalapeño half. Secure with a toothpick.

Step 3 – Bake on a sheet pan in a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes (you can broil the last few minutes to make them crispier if you want)

Step 4 – You can also place them on a grill for 25 minutes until bacon is cooked through for crispy bacon. (flipping regularly). Allow the batches to cool on a wire rack. This cheese filling is so delicious!

Recipe Tips

• Jalapenos – Slice jalapenos and remove seeds. If you leave seeds on the jalapeno the poppers will increase the spiciness.
• Toothpick – To secure the bacon around the jalapeno, we recommend using a toothpick. Try to remove them before serving as a party snacks.
• Cooking Methods – These poppers also cooked on the grill or in the air fryer. Cooking time will vary depending on how crispy you want the poppers.
• Serving – These poppers are delicious as they are, but you can serve with your favorite dipping sauce. We love making our Homemade Ranch Dressing.

Products You Need

These poppers can be prepared with minimal supplies. These are what we recommend but you can still make them if you do not have these on hand.

• Toothpicks
• Baking Sheet (if you are baking them)