Ingredients
- 10 fresh jalapeños
- 8 oz block of cheddar cheese
- 10 Bacon slices
- 9 ounces Whipped cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Slice the tops off the jalapeños, cut them in half vertically, and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Cut the cheddar block into pieces about one inch long.
- Spoon whipped cream cheese into each jalapeño half and press a piece of cheddar into the filling.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with bacon and sprinkle with BBQ seasoning.
- Arrange the poppers on the wire rack and bake for 15–20 minutes, or longer as needed until the bacon is fully cooked and reaches 165°F.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Wear gloves when handling jalapeños if you're sensitive to capsaicin.
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Bacon thickness and pepper size will affect cooking time.
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For crispier bacon, allow extra baking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking