Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Get the party started with this 4-ingredient jalapeño popper recipe. Stuffed with a rich cream cheese-Cheddar mixture and wrapped in crispy bacon, it doesn't get much better than this top-rated appetizer!

How to Make Jalapeño Poppers

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Jalapeño Popper Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper recipe:

· Cream cheese and cheese: The rich jalapeño popper filling is a blend of equal parts cream cheese and shredded Cheddar cheese.
· Jalapeños: We recommend wearing food-grade gloves while you remove the seeds and membranes to prevent burning your skin.
· Bacon: Of course, you'll need bacon to wrap up your cream cheese-stuffed jalapeños!

How to Make Homemade Jalapeño Poppers

Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers at home:

1. Make the filling.
2. Fill each jalapeño half with cheese mixture, then put the halves back together.
3. Wrap each reassembled jalapeño with bacon.
4. Cook in the preheated oven until the bacon is crispy.

How Long to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

In an oven preheated to 400 degrees F, your jalapeño poppers should be perfectly cooked with crispy bacon in 25-35 minutes.

Can You Make Jalapeño Poppers Ahead of Time?

These bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are a great make-ahead appetizer. Simply prep the poppers according to the recipe by stuffing and wrapping the peppers with bacon. Instead of immediately baking, though, place the uncooked jalapeño poppers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.

How to Store Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

You can store leftover cooked jalapeño poppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. We don't recommend freezing them, as the cream cheese-cheese mixture is unlikely to thaw well.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Great recipe," according to Alicia Brooks. "I changed it some by adding bacon bits to the cream cheese-Cheddar mix and then keeping the jalapeño halves separated and putting more shredded Cheddar on top."

"Delicious," raves Chrissy0k. "I cooked them for the amount of time suggested and then broiled them for about 3-5 minutes and they were perfect."

"Loving this recipe," says Merari Martinez. "It is simple and easy yet delicious! Not everything in life should be complicated!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams