Jackie’s Jalapeno Poppers

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 1

Jackie's Jalapeno Poppers recipe for your taste buds

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

258

Sugar

Fat

24g

Jackie's Jalapeno Poppers are a popular party appetizer in the United States, often served alongside other finger foods and cocktails. These spicy and cheesy bites are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for sharing with friends and family. The combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon wrapped around tender jalapenos creates a flavor explosion that will excite your taste buds.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise.
3.	Add garlic salt, cumin, salt, and pepper and mix thoroughly.
4.	Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and veins using a spoon.
5.	Using a small spoon, fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture, until all jalapeno halves are filled.
6.	Cut the bacon into small pieces and wrap each stuffed jalapeno half with bacon.
7.	Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeno halves onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapenos are tender.

PROS

The combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon is incredibly delicious and satisfying.

These jalapeno poppers are perfect as a party appetizer.

CONS

Jalapeno poppers may be too spicy for some people.

Bacon-wrapped food is typically high in calories, fat, and sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jalapenos are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, and capsaicin, which may help with digestion and provide pain relief.
However, this recipe is not particularly healthy due to the high amount of cheese and bacon. It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	30 jalapenos
	2 packages light cream cheese , softened
	8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
	1/2 cup light mayonnaise
	14 ounces pepper bacon
	1 tablespoon garlic salt
	2 teaspoons cumin
	salt and pepper