Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are packed with creamy, flavored Philadelphia cream cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and oven baked to perfection for the perfect snack or party appetizer!
Every now and then I like to make something special just for the husband. He loves anything spicy. And he absolutely loves the spicy creamy kick of these bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeno peppers. They are super easy to make with only 3 ingredients making them the perfect finger food for the ultimate party or game day snack! Perfect for potlucks, Sunday Dinners, holiday parties, or even game days!
Jalapeño Popper Ingredient Notes
These stuffed jalapenos are my favorite appetizer because they only take 3 easy ingredients.
Cream Cheese: I prefer to use the flavored Philadelphia Cream Cheese! I usually grab the Chive & Onion or the Garden Vegetable. But you can use any of the savory-flavored cream cheese spreads. They add a depth of flavor that you don’t get with recipes that use plain cream cheese.
Bacon: You can use various flavors and cuts of bacon. Hickey and applewood smoked bacon are our usual flavors for these jalapeno poppers. If you use a thick-cut bacon, it will take longer to bake in the oven. Most recipes use half a slice of bacon per jalapeno popper, but I like to use an entire slice, as you get more bacon in each bite. Who would say no to more bacon? But either way works, it’s entirely up to your preference.
Fresh Jalapenos: You will want to select jalapenos that are about 3-4 inches long, you don’t want them to be too small or they’ll be hard to stuff. Select jalapenos that are firm and without blemish in the skins. This makes the party appetizer look more appealing. If the jalapenos are squishy, they won’t be able to hold their shape after baking.
How to make jalapeno poppers
The best part is that these bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos are super easy to make!
Step 1: Slice each jalapeno half length-wise. Using a spoon, remove the ribs and seeds from the inside. If you prefer extra spicy, you can leave some of the seeds in.
Step 2: Fill each jalapeno with a rounded spoonful of savory flavored cream cheese filling. The amount of cream cheese depends on the size of the pepper. You want to fill each jalapeno log in all the corners and with a smooth top so you have a creamy cheesy filling in each bite. This usually ends up being 1-1.5 Tablespoons of cream cheese for each jalapeno half.
Step 3: Wrap each stuffed jalapeno with a strip of bacon. I secure each end of the bacon with a toothpick. This keeps the bacon from sliding off the stuffed jalapenos as they bake. The toothpicks can be removed after baking and before serving if you prefer.
Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven at 350 for 20-30 minutes. If the bacon isn’t fully cooked, then turn the oven to broil. Cook for another 5 minutes. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn. But it will crisp up the bacon rather nicely and quickly.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. You can remove the toothpicks if you want, or leave them in for easy dishing up from a platter.
Serve these jalapeno stuffed poppers up with a dipping sauce like ranch, blue cheese, and even a nice spicy southwestern ranch. Garnish with green onions.
To Make Ahead/Freeze
These stuffed jalapeno peppers are perfect for making ahead of time! Just prepare the poppers by stuffing the peppers and wrapping them with bacon, then pop them into an airtight container and refrigerate if you’re planning to bake them later.
For even more convenience, you can freeze them before baking by placing them on a tray. Once they’re frozen, move them to a sealed container or freezer bag to store for a few months. When you’re ready, just bake them straight from the fridge or freezer—perfect for last-minute snacks when guests stop by!
👩🏻🍳 Tips from the Chef
Extra Spicy: If you want extra spicy, leave some of the seeds and membrane in the jalapenos.
More Bacon: Use a full strip of bacon to wrap the jalapeno peppers instead of the traditional half strip. The trade-off is you see less of the jalapeno but you get more bacon per bite. And who can say no to that? My husband says it is worth the trade-off. But it is entirely up to your preference.
Less Mess: Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil or a silicone mat. This prevents your stuffed jalapenos from sticking to the baking sheet and makes cleanup a breeze!
More Easy Appetizers for Your Next Gathering
- Easy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
- Fresh Salsa Fresca
- Bacon Ranch Cheeseball
- Easy Keto Bruschetta
- Easy Guacamole in 2 minutes
This easy jalapeno poppers recipe was originally published March 31, 2014. I’ve updated it for your convenience with new photos, instructions, and better tips! Happy Cooking!
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Tasty jalapeños stuffed with a creamy cheese filling and wrapped in crispy bacon! One of the easiest appetizers you can ever create, that packs a mighty punch in flavor. These are the best finger foods for any party or game day! Great for potlucks, family dinners, holiday gatherings, or cheering on your team!
Ingredients
- 10 Medium to large Jalapenos
- 7 oz Philly Cream Cheese Spread such as Chive Onion or Garden Vegetable
- 20 Strips bacon
Instructions
- Thoughouly wash the jalapenos and cut them in half length-wise.
- Scoop out the membrane and seeds from the cavity of the jalapenos.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the savory Philly cream cheese spread into the cavity of each jalapeno half. Lightly press the filling into the cavity and continue to fill until each half is full of the cream cheese spread.
- Wrap each jalapeno half in a strip of bacon and secure the bacon in place with a toothpick
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 20-30 minutes until you reach your preferred crispness in the bacon.
- If the bacon still isn't completely crisp to your preference; switch the oven to broil and continue to cook with the oven door slightly ajar for 2-5 additional minutes. Watch carefully to ensure the bacon doesn't burn.
- Serve these jalapeno stuffed poppers up with a dipping sauce like ranch, blue cheese, and even a nice spicy southwestern ranch. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
SAFETY PRECAUTION: I highly recommend wearing kitchen gloves while handling the jalapenos. This will prevent the oil of the peppers from getting on your hands and transferring to your skin later. Do not touch your face at all while wearing the gloves or after you have handled the peppers. Ensure your gloves are properly disposed of and your hands are thoroughly washed before touching anything sensitive.
Extra Spicy: If you want extra spicy, leave some of the seeds and membrane in the jalapenos.
More Bacon: Use a full strip of bacon to wrap the jalapeno peppers instead of the traditional half strip. The trade-off is you see less of the jalapeno but you get more bacon per bite. And who can say no to that? My husband says it is worth the trade-off. But it is entirely up to your preference.
Use Toothpicks: if your bacon doesn't want to stay wrapped around the jalapeno, secure the bacon with toothpicks. They can be left in for easy appetizer serving or removed after baking. It is up to your preference.
Less Mess: Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil or a silicone mat. This prevents your stuffed jalapenos from sticking to the baking sheet and makes cleanup a breeze!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1 popperAmount Per Serving: Calories: 78Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 287mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although Busy Creating Memories attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
You had me at bacon. I would absolutely love these. My husband – not so much. But that’s ok because I would get to eat them all myself 😉
Oh yeah baby! These looks so tasty! I love me some bacon too. Yum!
This looks like the exact way I make them for my Hubs and he loves them. I grew my own jalapenos last year and some of them were Hot, Hot, Hot.
Oh my! Heading to the kitchen to make some lunch now! This looks so delish.
Mmm, those are a great appetizer idea, and I love the kick of peppers. Philly Cream Cheese, huh? Don’t mind if I do.
Oh yum, these look outstanding! Big stuffed jalapeno lover here, I’ve never tried making them myself. This sounds like the perfect recipe! YUM!
This sounds like a recipe my husband would absolutely love! Definitely going to have to give it a try! Yum! #client
I just sent a picture of your jalapenos to my boyfriend, and he wrote back: MAKE THIS. I think that says it all! haha
My husband and I can’t get enough of jalapeno poppers when they are around. I have never thought to use the flavored cream cheeses before.
hubby and son would love these two of their favorite foods together peppers and bacon.
My husband would go crazy for these. He loves jalapenos!
YUMMM these look delicious.. and SOOO simple, we love bacon and this will be a great appetizer.. YUM.. thanks for sharing
how funny! my oldest son and I were just talking about stuffed jalapenos the other day!
Anything with bacon & jalapenos are always a hit with my guys. We’ll definitely be giving this recipe a try.
These look so good. Bacon is a favorite in our house!
We have lots of people in our house that would love these! Me being one of them.
I would probably have to eat these all myself because the rest of my family doesn’t like jalapenos. But, these look so good that I would be totally okay with that.
I do not like spicy but this sounds really good, spicy and salty!
What a fun recipe and one the hubby would love. love the bacon on it. lol
I know I would love these. I can sit down and eat a jar of jalapenos! Now I need a party to go to so I can bring these as appetizers.
Oh my Goodness! It’s a good thing is almost 10:30 pm here and I’m too lazy to get the bacon started. I would be all over this and will definitely make these tomorrow. We have all the ingredients because hubby is a jalapeno nut! He puts jalapenos on everything! This recipe is to die for.
I have been meaning to try a recipe like this forever, yet I keep forgetting. Everything is better with Philly and bacon!! 🙂
These look so delicious! My husband loves jalepenos, I bet that he would love these!
Did my husband request this recipe? LOL This would be RIGHT up his alley. Great idea!!!
Very likely all the husbands were sending my husband vibes! He requested this one! He’s been requesting it for months, but I finally got around to doing it. Sad cause it’s so easy! I should make it more often for the Husband. lol.
Last summer, my brother made these then put them into his smoker. They were delicious!
I love the seasoned creamed cheese, I use it for so many things. It is great mixed in with a little broth to make a creamy sauce. I love your recipe, sounds delicious.
Oh yum this is not something I would normally go for but you have my mouth watering! x
Those look so good and are so easy. I will definitely try these out. The best part is my boys will not eat the peppers so they are ALL mine!!
Jalapenos anything grab my attention. Those look really good. Mmmm!
Oh wow these look so delicious!!!!!!!I have to try this!
Gosh – this looks too yummy not to try – sooo yummmy!
Oh yum! I love stuffed jalapeños, but have never made them. I’m going to have to try your recipe. Pinning for later!
My mouth is watering for these! Literally! I would love them and so would my husband. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe!
Love how you used the soft cream cheese to make these! I totally want them right now! They look amazing and my husband would LOVE them!
Not a fan of bacon. However, the rest of it sounds delish!
I am always surprised by the many applications of bacon. Lol. It looks like quite the delicious snack, and fairly easy to make
I don’t like spicy things but everyone else in my house is a huge fan! I will have to surprise them with these one day!
Wow, this looks really good! I love the mix of spicy and BACON.
We made salsa one year and left all the seeds in. It was HOT!!! It was so good, though. 🙂
Mmm these look tasty! I always have to remember to wear gloves when slicing jalapenos or my hands burn from them!
As far as I’m concerned, Jalepenos make almost everything taste delicious. This is something my husband and older kids would like to have, great share!
Oh these sound and look so good. Of course you had me a bacon!
Oh, my cousin made these last year at Christmas. They were AMAZING. I have a recipe from her that’s similar, but I’ll try yours, too! Now my mouth is watering…
My husband loved stuffed peppers, so I am sure he would love these! I think they would make great apps to serve at parties.
These totally look worth the heartburn I’ll get from eating these. And, if I’m careful I think I can sneak them into my new diet! Yum!
oh, yes! these look awesome! I cannot wait to make these!
You had me at bacon. I could just imagine how much flavor each one of these packs!
I honestly can’t imagine the taste, but anything with bacon sounds good to me.
YUM! These look great! Even as a party food! #client
This recipe looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, these look great! I couldn’t eat them because of the heat, but my husband and daughter would love them! What a great surprise they would be. Pinning
Holy smokes! Those look delicious!
This recipe is awesome love bacon and jalapeno……. Delicious