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Some appetizers don’t make it to the table. These are those.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jalape\u00f1os stuffed with cream cheese. Wrapped in bacon. Baked until crispy. Sweet, spicy, smoky, creamy. One bite. You’ll see. Make extras. Seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 12-16 poppers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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12-16 fresh jalape\u00f1os<\/li>\n\n\n\n
8 oz cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp onion powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
12-16 slices bacon (thin-cut, cut in half)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Optional add-ins:<\/strong> Cooked crumbled sausage, chopped green onions, hot sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Preheat and Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Wear gloves! Slice jalape\u00f1os in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes (leave some seeds for heat).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make the Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Stuff the Jalape\u00f1os<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Spoon filling into each jalape\u00f1o half. Don’t overstuff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Wrap in Bacon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Wrap a half-slice of bacon around each stuffed jalape\u00f1o. Secure with a toothpick if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Place on the wire rack, seam-side down.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Bake 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and filling is bubbly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Let cool 5 minutes. Serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Store leftovers for 3 days. They won’t be as crispy but still tasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reheat:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Air fryer at 350\u00b0F for 3-4 minutes. Oven at 375\u00b0F for 8-10 minutes. Microwave = chewy bacon. Don’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make Ahead:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Assemble completely (don’t bake). Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake when ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Thin bacon is key. Thick-cut won’t crisp up properly in the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Spicy jalape\u00f1o. Creamy cheese filling. Crispy bacon. Baked, not fried. These will vanish before the game even starts. Make two batches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,73],"tags":[1988,1514,1989,1512,1516,1990,1517,1513],"class_list":["post-2320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-bacon-poppers","tag-bacon-wrapped-jalapenos","tag-game-day-appetizer","tag-jalapeno-poppers","tag-keto-jalapeno-poppers","tag-low-carb-snack","tag-spicy-appetizer","tag-stuffed-jalapenos"],"yoast_head":"\n
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