Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe For A Crowd
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If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer to serve at your next party, these Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are a perfect choice. The recipe (which serves 24) is quick and easy to prepare and the jalapeño poppers will liven up any party table with their cheesy bacon flavor!
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions and ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.
Classic jalapeño poppers are bite-sized appetizers that are made by stuffing jalapeño peppers with a mixture of cheese and spices and sometimes meat, before being breaded and deep-fried.
Our jalapeño poppers are halved and stuffed with a cream cheese and Cheddar mixture, then wrapped in bacon before being baked in the oven.
The bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are easy to make, can easily be scaled for the number of guests you have, as well as being able to be made in advance, leaving you free to get on with other party planning tasks.
Since it’s the spooky season, these little flavor bombs would be perfect for Halloween parties, but thinking ahead, they would also be great for other big events like Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas Eve buffet, or Super Bowl Sunday!
These bite-sized appetizers are sure to be a hit, after all, who doesn’t love bacon? And who doesn’t love jalapeño poppers? Put the two together and you have a winning appetizer!
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Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients (and equipment) needed for this recipe have been listed below and linked to Amazon or other stores if available online.
It does not include staple ingredients such as oil, salt, sugar, etc., as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen. The complete list of ingredients with measurements is found in the recipe card.
- Protein – Bacon
- Fresh Produce – Jalapeño Peppers, Parsley
- Dairy – Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese
- Garlic Powder
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More Recipes Using Bacon
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is bacon, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts Party Appetizer with Spicy Mustard Dip
- Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese Dressing
- Comforting & Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
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Recipe Tips
- Jalapeño peppers can vary quite a bit in size. For best results, choose uniformly sized small to medium peppers for this recipe.
- The cheese mixture will puff up a bit while baking, so don’t overstuff each pepper half while filling or the cheese may overflow onto the baking sheet.
- Prepare in advance by filling and wrapping the jalapeño peppers, and storing them in the fridge until ready to cook and serve.
How Do I Make Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers?
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
If you're looking for a delicious appetizer to serve at your next party, these Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are a perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 12 medium jalapeño peppers, cut in half lengthwise and deseeded
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, room temp
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or non-stick baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
- Fill each jalapeño half with some of the cheese mixture and wrap with one-half slice bacon. Secure bacon with a toothpick and set it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese mixture is golden-brown and bubbly, and the bacon is cooked through. Rotate the baking sheet once halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the poppers to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Jalapeño peppers can vary quite a bit in size. For best results, choose uniformly sized small to medium peppers for this recipe.
- The cheese mixture will puff up a bit while baking, so don’t overstuff each pepper half while filling or the cheese may overflow onto the baking sheet.
- Prepare in advance by filling and wrapping the jalapeño peppers, and storing them in the fridge until ready to cook and serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 83Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 173mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g
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Make It A Halloween Dinner!
You’ve made the appetizer, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to make a full meal for a Halloween dinner party!
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- Side Dish: Comforting & Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes
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- Dessert: Fall Harvest Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
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