Appetizer: United States – Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
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Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
12 jalapeños 8 oz / 225 g cream cheese, softened 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp lime zest 12 slices bacon, halved Salt to taste Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top. 2. Halve jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds/membranes (leave some seeds for extra heat if desired). 3. Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, lime zest, salt and pepper until smooth. 4. Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, mounding slightly. 5. Wrap each filled half with a bacon slice, securing with a toothpick, and place on the rack. 6. Bake 20–25 minutes until bacon is crisp and filling is bubbly; broil 1–2 minutes if extra browning is desired. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 421 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.9 g
Protein: 13.9 g
Fat: 39.4 g
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:37:04+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.