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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

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Servings: 20 poppers
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 fresh green jalapeños
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • bacon slices cut in half
  • round toothpicks
  • disposable gloves
  • ranch dip for serving

Equipment

  • Aluminum foil
  • Wire rack
  • Rimmed half-sheet pan

Method
 

  1. Put on disposable gloves and halve the jalapeños lengthwise.
  2. Scrape out the seeds and white ribs.
  3. Mix the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  4. Fill the halves slightly domed above the rim.
  5. Wrap each filled half in a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  6. Arrange the poppers seam-side down on a wire rack over a foil-lined pan.
  7. Bake at 400°F until the bacon is crisp and deep golden-brown and the cheese bubbles and browns lightly at the edges.
  8. Rest until the cheese settles.
  9. Serve warm with ranch dip.

Notes

Allergens: pork, milk (cream cheese, cheddar); ranch allergens by brand — check labels.