Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

These bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are rich, smoky, creamy, and just spicy enough to stay addictive. Roasted jalapeños cradle a savory cream cheese and cheddar filling, while the bacon turns crisp around the edges for an ideal keto-friendly bite.

Nutrition · per serving

726kcal

32gProtein

8gCarbs

62gFat

2gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

6 items

Poppers

jalapeños6 medium (about 180 g)

cream cheese, softened120 g

cheddar, finely grated40 g

garlic powder1 g

black pepper0.5 g

bacon rashers6 slices (about 180 g)

Tips

•Wear gloves when handling jalapeños, or wash hands thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes.
•For neater poppers, choose jalapeños of similar size so they cook evenly.
•If the peppers rock on the tray, slice a very thin strip off the underside of each half without cutting through.
•These are naturally low in carbs and work well as a keto snack, starter, or game-day dish.

Steps

1
Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a small baking tray or rack-lined tray with baking paper or foil for easier cleanup. If using a rack, the bacon will crisp more evenly.
2
Halve the jalapeños lengthwise. Using a small spoon, remove the seeds and white membranes. For less heat, scrape thoroughly; for more heat, leave a little membrane intact.
6 medium (about 180 g) jalapeños
3
In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, grated cheddar, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined and smooth enough to spoon. A soft filling is easier to pack tightly into the peppers.
120 g cream cheese, softened40 g cheddar, finely grated1 g garlic powder0.5 g black pepper
4
Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, mounding it slightly but pressing it in so it does not spill out during baking.
6 medium (about 180 g) jalapeños120 g cream cheese, softened40 g cheddar, finely grated1 g garlic powder0.5 g black pepper
5
Wrap each filled jalapeño half with half a slice of bacon, stretching the bacon gently so it overlaps and stays in place. Arrange seam-side down on the tray. If your bacon is very thick, it may need a few extra minutes to crisp.
6 medium (about 180 g) jalapeños6 slices (about 180 g) bacon rashers
6
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the bacon is browned, the peppers are just tender, and the filling is hot and bubbling. If needed, grill for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra colour, watching closely to avoid burning.
6 slices (about 180 g) bacon rashers
7
Rest for 2 minutes before serving; the filling will be extremely hot straight from the oven. Serve warm.

Origin & History

Jalapeño poppers are a popular American bar and party snack that likely emerged in the Southwestern United States, where Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors strongly influenced local cooking. The bacon-wrapped version became especially popular in home cooking and barbecue culture for its rich, smoky flavor and low-carb appeal.

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Steps

Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a small baking tray or rack-lined tray with baking paper or foil for easier cleanup. If using a rack, the bacon will crisp more evenly.

Halve the jalapeños lengthwise. Using a small spoon, remove the seeds and white membranes. For less heat, scrape thoroughly; for more heat, leave a little membrane intact.

6 medium (about 180 g) jalapeños

In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, grated cheddar, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined and smooth enough to spoon. A soft filling is easier to pack tightly into the peppers.

120 g cream cheese, softened40 g cheddar, finely grated1 g garlic powder0.5 g black pepper

Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, mounding it slightly but pressing it in so it does not spill out during baking.

6 medium (about 180 g) jalapeños120 g cream cheese, softened40 g cheddar, finely grated1 g garlic powder0.5 g black pepper

Wrap each filled jalapeño half with half a slice of bacon, stretching the bacon gently so it overlaps and stays in place. Arrange seam-side down on the tray. If your bacon is very thick, it may need a few extra minutes to crisp.

6 medium (about 180 g) jalapeños6 slices (about 180 g) bacon rashers

Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the bacon is browned, the peppers are just tender, and the filling is hot and bubbling. If needed, grill for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra colour, watching closely to avoid burning.

6 slices (about 180 g) bacon rashers

Rest for 2 minutes before serving; the filling will be extremely hot straight from the oven. Serve warm.

Origin & History