These stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers take simple ingredients and wrap it all up with smoky thick cut bacon. They’re a delicious two bite appetizer and a real crowd pleaser whenever they’re served.

Easy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

These cream cheese stuffed jalapeno poppers are simple to make and over the top in flavor. In this recipe classic jalapeno poppers are stuffed with cheese then breaded and fried. This recipe takes a slightly different approach wrapping open faced stuffed jalapenos with bacon and then baking the whole batch in the oven. It’s not only easy, but they’re filled with South of the border flavor! Add these to your appetizers menu for game days, backyard barbecues, tailgating and parties.

Key ingredients to make easy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Jalapeno Peppers – Choose 8 large jalapenos, cut in half and seeds removed.
Cream Cheese – One 8-ounce container of chive and onion cream cheese for the creamy filling.
Seasonings – One tablespoon of taco seasoning mix and garlic powder.
Colby-Jack Cheese – One cup shredded colby-jack cheese.
Thick Cut Bacon – 16 slices thick cut bacon to wrap the open-faced jalapeno poppers.
Toothpicks – Soak them in water for a few minutes. These are used to secure the bacon.
Ranch Dressing – For serving.

How to Make the BEST Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

Heat Oven and Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and fit a baking rack into the pan. You can also use a broiler pan.
Slice and Seed Jalapenos – Use a spoon to remove the seeds and membrane from the peppers. (You can also wear gloves)
Make the Cream Cheese Filling – Whip together the cream cheese, taco seasoning and garlic powder with a hand mixer.
Shredded Cheese – Mix-in shredded cheese.
Assemble the Poppers – Divide the cream cheese mixture between the jalapeno halves.
Bacon Slices – Wrap each jalapeno half with one slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
Transfer to Pan: Arrange side by side on the prepared pan.
Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe until the bacon is crispy.
Serve: Rest on the rack for 5 minutes then serve with buttermilk ranch for dipping.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

A rimmed sheet pan fitted with an oven safe rack or a broiler pan. Line the bottom of the baking pan with foil for easy clean-up.
Knife and cutting board.
Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
Cheese grater.
Toothpicks.
Hand mixer and medium bowl.

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Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Cream Cheese – You can use light cream cheese and low fat shredded cheese to lighten up the calories these poppers.
Plain Cream Cheese – You can use plain cream cheese and add fresh chives or chopped green onions to to add flavor.
Shredded Cheese – You can use pepper jack cheese for more spice, sharp cheddar cheese, gouda cheese or monterey jack cheese for a creamy mild flavor.
Use Thick Cut Bacon – I recommend using thick cut bacon for these jalapeno poppers as a thinner cut bacon cooks too quickly and will become too crisp.
Adjust the Spice – The amount of heat or spiciness of the jalapenos can vary as it’s always a gamble when buying jalapeno peppers. These peppers were only moderately hot, which made them quite enjoyable.
Wash Hands and Wear Gloves – Wash your hands thoroughly after cleaning the seeds from the peppers being careful not to touch your eyes. Hold the jalapeno half in your hand then use a teaspoon to scrape and remove the seeds.
Serving Suggestions – Serve these as an appetizer along with salsa, sour cream, ranch dressing, taco sauce or warm queso dip on the side for dipping. You could also enjoy them as a side dish with tacos, burritos, enchiladas or taco salad.

Storage and Leftovers

Make-Ahead Tip – You can assemble these poppers one day advance then store tightly sealed in the fridge until you’re ready to prepare them.
Leftovers – Store baked Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating – Reheat in the basket of a 325°F air fryer, on a sheet pan in a preheated 350°F oven, or in single servings in the microwave.
Freezer – You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw them in the fridge and reheat before serving.

More Recipes Using Jalapeño Peppers Make

We are huge fans of spice so my cupboard is never without a jar of pickled jalapenos. A few other recipes you may like to add to the menu:

Jalapeno Pepper Jack Cornbread is the perfect side for a bowl of soup or pinto beans.
Jalapeno Ranch Dressing is my take on a dip served at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants.
Bacon Ranch Jalapeno Poppers topped with crushed Doritos.
These Jalapeno Popper Puffs are wrapped up in crescent rolls.
Barbecue Chicken and Bacon Jalapeno Pizza Bread is one of those recipes that wraps up everything in pizza dough and then baked until it’s gooey and golden. Supper gold.
Air Fryer Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms are another low carb treat!
Cowboy Candy from Pioneer Woman.

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