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Crispy Cream Cheese-Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

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These crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are stuffed with a smooth, fluffy cream cheese filling seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika. Perfect for parties or quick snacks, they offer a smoky, creamy, and spicy flavor combination.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium fresh jalapeños
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions

Instructions

  1. Prep the Jalapeños (10 minutes): Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise. Use a small spoon or knife to scrape out all seeds and membranes. Set halves aside on a paper towel to dry.
  2. Make the Filling (5 minutes): In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fluffy. Fold in chopped chives or green onions if using.
  3. Stuff the Jalapeños (10 minutes): Spoon the cream cheese mixture generously into each jalapeño half, filling them to the top but not overflowing.
  4. Wrap with Bacon (5 minutes): Carefully wrap one slice of bacon around each stuffed jalapeño half, overlapping slightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  5. Bake (20-25 minutes): Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place poppers on a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment. Bake until bacon is crispy and jalapeños are tender, about 20-25 minutes. If no wire rack, place directly on baking sheet and rotate halfway through baking.
  6. Cool Slightly and Serve (5 minutes): Remove from oven and let poppers cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation. Use thin-cut bacon for best crispiness. If bacon crisps too fast, lower oven temperature to 375°F and bake longer. Let poppers rest before serving to avoid burning mouth. For even crisping, use a wire rack or rotate poppers halfway through baking. Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.

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