Ultimate Pepper Poppers
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with the *Ultimate Pepper Poppers*, a crowd-pleasing fusion of spicy, creamy, and smoky flavors. These irresistible jalapeño halves are packed with a velvety cream cheese and cheddar filling, seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and green onions for a bold kick, then wrapped in crispy bacon for unmatched indulgence. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, these pepper poppers are the ideal combination of crunch and ooey-gooey goodness in every bite. Easy to prepare in under 35 minutes, they’re a hit for game-day parties, backyard barbecues, or cozy family gatherings. Serve them warm, toothpicks intact, for the ultimate finger food experience that’s as delicious as it is impressive. Keywords: jalapeño poppers recipe, easy appetizers, bacon-wrapped pepper poppers, baked pepper poppers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Fresh jalapeños
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 12 pieces Bacon strips
- 12 pieces Toothpicks
- 1 small can Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes using a small spoon or a paring knife. Set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, ensuring the filling is slightly mounded.
Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a strip of bacon, starting at the wider end and spiraling it toward the pointed end. Secure the bacon strip with a toothpick.
Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet with the filling side facing up.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the filling is bubbly. If desired, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve extra crispiness.
Remove from the oven and let the poppers cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Ultimate Pepper Poppers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 314.9 g | 404% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.5 g | 418% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 456 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 4269 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 79.2 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1074 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1017 mg | 22% | |
*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.
