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Easy Crispy Low-Carb Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

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These bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are a perfect keto snack—crispy, spicy, creamy, and low-carb, made with simple ingredients and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium-sized fresh jalapeño peppers
  • 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (113 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and allow it to fully heat for 10 minutes.
  2. Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membranes carefully without puncturing the skin.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Mix until creamy and well blended.
  4. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into each jalapeño half without overfilling.
  5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with one slice of bacon, overlapping slightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  6. Place the wrapped poppers on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet or directly on the baking sheet if no rack is available.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let the poppers cool for 5 minutes before serving to avoid burns and allow them to firm up.

Notes

Use gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation. Thaw bacon fully before wrapping for even cooking. Use a wire rack for crispier bacon or flip halfway if baking directly on the sheet. Avoid overfilling jalapeños to prevent filling leakage. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in oven or air fryer for best texture.

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