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Easy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Bites Recipe

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Crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper bites with a creamy, cheesy filling. Perfect for game day or any party, these easy appetizers are smoky, spicy (but not too spicy), and ridiculously simple to make.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 large jalapeños
  • 1 lb thin-cut bacon
  • Toothpicks (soaked in water for 10 minutes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash jalapeños and pat dry. Cut each in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds and membranes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Spoon filling into a piping bag or Ziploc bag with corner snipped. Pipe filling into each jalapeño half, mounding slightly.
  4. Cut each bacon strip in half crosswise. Partially cook bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 5-7 minutes at 400°F. Let cool slightly.
  5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a half-strip of bacon, overlapping slightly. Secure with a soaked toothpick.
  6. Place wrapped jalapeños on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet (or directly on baking sheet). Bake for 15-18 minutes, until bacon is crispy and filling is hot and bubbly. Rotate pan halfway through.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks if desired. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dip.

Notes

For milder poppers, remove all seeds and membranes. For extra heat, leave some seeds. Pre-cooking the bacon is essential for crispiness. Soak toothpicks in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance; add 2-3 minutes to baking time if refrigerated. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

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