Description
Bacon-wrapped Jalapeño Cheddar Bombs are a delicious appetizer featuring spicy jalapeños stuffed with creamy cheddar cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon.
Ingredients
12 jalapeño peppers
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 slices of bacon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
6. Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on a baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add spices to the cheese mixture.
Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: bacon, jalapeño, appetizer, cheese