Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Cheddar Ranch Filling

Recipe Collection: Appetizer

Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Cheddar Ranch Filling elevate your appetizer game with a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños, complemented by a rich cheddar ranch filling and wrapped in crispy bacon. Perfect for gatherings, these poppers are not vegetarian and contain dairy and pork, making them a crowd-pleaser for meat lovers.

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Overview

These smoky bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are the ultimate appetizer, combining creamy cheddar ranch filling with the spicy kick of jalapeños. Perfectly baked until the bacon is crispy, these poppers are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Diet Type

Not Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Pork

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 Ounces (oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 Cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 Cup mayonnaise
• 1 Ounce (oz) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) garlic powder
• 20 Large jalapeño peppers, divided
• 1 Pound (lb) sliced bacon, divided

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). For an extra smoky flavor, consider using a smoker for part of the cooking process.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and garlic powder. Mix until the ingredients are well blended and smooth.
3. Fill each halved and seeded jalapeño with the cheese mixture, ensuring each pepper is generously stuffed.
4. Wrap each filled jalapeño half with a half slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick, ensuring it pierces through the jalapeño to hold everything in place.
5. Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on a broiler pan to allow the bacon grease to drip away during cooking.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is bubbly. For a smokier flavor, you can start by smoking the poppers at 180 degrees F for 30 minutes before finishing them in the oven at 350 degrees F for another 30 minutes.
7. Serve warm and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and smoky flavors.

Enjoy your homemade Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Cheddar Ranch Filling!