Devil Bites
Turn up the heat at your next gathering with these irresistibly bold and savory Devil Bites! Perfectly balanced between spicy and creamy, this easy appetizer combines fresh jalapeños stuffed with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, garlic, and paprika. For an added kick, optional crumbled bacon elevates the flavor to new heights. Each filled pepper is wrapped in smoky, crispy bacon, creating the ultimate crowd-pleaser with every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, these bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are baked to perfection, delivering a delightful crunch with a cheesy, bubbling center. Whether you're hosting game day, a backyard barbecue, or holiday festivities, these stuffed jalapeños are the ultimate finger food to impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Fresh jalapeños
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 cup Cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
- 12 pieces Bacon strips
- 12 pieces Toothpicks
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. For spicier bites, leave a few seeds intact.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and crumbled bacon (if using). Mix until well blended.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling them generously but not overfilling.
Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with one bacon strip and secure it in place with a toothpick.
Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to ensure even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese filling is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the Devil Bites cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 292 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 114 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
