These jalapeño poppers mix spicy heat with creamy cheese and crispy bacon on the outside. Perfect for a snack when watching the game or as a holiday party appetizer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes  •  Cook Time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 10 jalapeño peppers
  • 20 bacon strips
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, and cilantro in a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Cut jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and membrane with a spoon and then fill each half with the cream cheese mixture. Wrap each half with a bacon strip and secure it with a toothpick.
  4. Bake until bacon is crispy, 25 to 35 minutes.

 

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