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Bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers filled with cream cheese and cheddar

Creamy Jalapeño Poppers

Baked jalapeño halves filled with seasoned cream cheese and cheddar, with optional turkey bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 poppers
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large jalapeño peppers halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 6 slices turkey bacon optional, cut in half

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet and set a wire rack on top if using turkey bacon.
  2. Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Fill each jalapeño half just to the top. Wrap with turkey bacon if using and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until peppers are tender and filling is hot and lightly golden.

Notes

For less heat, remove all seeds and white membranes. Air fry at 325°F for about 12 to 14 minutes.