Holiday
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
A holiday appetizer from Savor the Holidays — ready in 35 minutes.
Recipe by Cyman Huang
Cooked, styled and photographed in his kitchen.
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers opens the appetizer chapter of Savor the Holidays — a crowd-pleasing bite built for gatherings, parties, and festive tables.
Watch it come together
Ingredients
- 4 large jalapeño peppers
- 8 slices of bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeño half.
- 5
Wrap each jalapeño half with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- 6
Place the Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the peppers are tender.
- 8
Allow the Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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