Appetizer: United States – Jalapeño Cream Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
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Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
Ingredients
24 little smokies 12 bacon strips, halved crosswise 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened 1 / 4 cup (30 g) shredded cheddar cheese 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced (adjust to heat) Toothpicks
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil. 2. Stir together cream cheese, cheddar, and diced jalapeño until smooth. 3. Make a small lengthwise slit in each little smokie and pipe or spoon a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture into the slit, or top each smokie with a small spoonful. 4. Wrap each smokie with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. 5. Bake 15–20 minutes until bacon is crisp and cheese is lightly golden; serve warm.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 87 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Fat: 8.3 g
Saturated fat: 4.8 g
Trans fat: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Sodium: 93 mg
Potassium: 29 mg
Calcium: 54 mg
Iron: 0.03 mg
Vitamin A: 75 µg RAE
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:51+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.