Cooking Lucid
Baked Jalapeño Poppers
Crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar. Baked until bubbly — all the heat and creaminess without the deep fryer mess.
Prep 15 min
Cook 25 min
Total 40 min
Serves 8
Ingredients
Step 1 — Stuff the peppers
- 12 medium jalapeños (halved and seeded)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 12 slices bacon (halved crosswise)
Step 2 — Bake
- Toothpicks
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Fill and wrap
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and paprika. Fill each jalapeño half generously. Wrap with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake until crispy
Bake 22–28 minutes until bacon is crisp and cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Nutrition per serving: 240 cal · 8g protein · 3g carbs · 22g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
