Spicy Lil Smokie Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Ignite your taste buds with these Spicy Lil Smokie Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers—an irresistible blend of heat, creaminess, and smoky bacon. Perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you’re craving bold flavors, this recipe features fresh jalapenos stuffed with a rich, cheesy filling made from cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and savory spices like garlic powder and black pepper. Each jalapeno is topped with a juicy Lil Smokie sausage, wrapped in crispy bacon, and baked until golden perfection. For an extra kick, brush with BBQ sauce before cooking! Ready in just 40 minutes, these bite-sized appetizers are the ultimate combination of spicy, smoky, and creamy goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 whole Jalapenos
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 12 pieces Lil Smokie sausages
- 12 pieces Bacon slices
- 12 units Toothpicks
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup BBQ sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Slice each jalapeno lengthwise, remove the seeds and membranes to create hollow halves. Be careful while handling the jalapenos — wear gloves if necessary to avoid irritation.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Fill each jalapeno half with the cream cheese mixture, smoothing the top so it’s level.
Place one Lil Smokie sausage on top of the cream cheese filling in each jalapeno half.
Wrap each jalapeno half with one slice of bacon, making sure it encases the sausage and cream cheese filling snugly. Secure the bacon with a toothpick to prevent it from unraveling while cooking.
Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out to prevent overcrowding.
Optional: For extra flavor, brush the bacon with a thin layer of BBQ sauce before baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapenos are tender.
Remove from the oven and let the poppers cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.2 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.1 g | 515% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 7795 mg | 339% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 88.5 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1119 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1491 mg | 32% | |
*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.
