Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers deliver a bold, salty-smoky bite with melty cheese nestled in spicy jalapeno halves. Wrapped in bacon and broiled until crisp and bubbling, they balance heat, richness, and crunch in every mouthful. Perfect for game day, backyard gatherings, or a snackable appetizer platter.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the broiler.
- 2
Cut Cheddar cheese into 12 slices long enough to fit inside the jalapeno halves; insert the cheese slices into the halves. Wrap the jalapeno halves with the bacon slices, securing with a toothpick if needed. Place them on a medium baking sheet.
- 3
Broil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the bacon is evenly browned.
- Calories 185.31 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 13.52 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 1.81 g 1%
- Total Fat 14.31 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 7.56 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.85 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 331.47 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 269.22 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 51.0 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.78 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 8.33 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers is made with 3 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 185.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 185.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers healthy?
- Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 185.31 calories and 13.52 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 331.47 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.56 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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