Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe | Happy healthy eating

you can't kill Stuffed jalapenos When it comes to game day appetizers. Each jalapeño is filled with a cream cheese filling then wrapped in bacon for the perfect savory bite.

Why You'll Love These Stuffed Jalapeños

No game-day kick-off is complete without some freshly-fried jalapeños.

• Great for gatherings. Double or triple the recipe so everyone can load up on these addictive, cheesy jalapeños.
• simple Stuff the peppers, wrap them in bacon, and grill them all at once!
• one-bite These stuffed jalapeños are a one-bite appetizer, making it easy to eat while you're on the go or watching TV.
• Tex-Mex. Nothing says Tex-Mex food like bacon, jalapeños and cream cheese in one bite.

What you will need

The cream cheese and lime filling adds a bright creaminess to every bite. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

• Jalapenos – They must be fresh peppers, not canned.
• cream cheese – Go for full fat or low fat cream cheese.
• Cheddar cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese is good.
• salt – Kosher salt is best for this.
• Garlic Powder – Fresh garlic is a great swap.
• bacon – Feel free to use thick cut bacon.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños

Make sure the bacon is well seasoned so that every bite is crisp. Scroll down to the recipe card below the post for more detailed instructions.

• Clean them up. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeños. If you like extra spicy peppers, leave them out.
• Make the filling. Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and garlic powder until well combined.

• Fill them up. Using a spoon, fill each jalapeño halfway until full. Don't add too much or it will melt and over-flow.
• Wrap the jalapeños. Roll each stuffed pepper half with a bacon strip. Secure it with a toothpick.
• Baked them. Arrange jalapenos on a baking sheet, cheese-side up. Preheat oven to 400°. Cook jalapenos for 25-30 minutes or until tender and crispy.

Tips and variations

If the peppers are the same size, you can stack them up or down if you like!

• Make them more cheesy. Stir 1/2-1 cup of any shredded melted cheese into the filling for a cheesier bite.
• Add protein. Mix 1/2 cup ground sausage, ground beef, pork, or turkey into the cheese mixture to make the jalapeños even better.
• Choose even sizes. The jalapeños need to be large (all the same size) so they cook evenly. This will allow you to add enough filling.
• Make them sweet and delicious. When ready, drizzle with hot honey for a sweet and savory kick.
• Add spices. 1/2-1 teaspoon ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning or taco seasoning will add more flavor to each bite.
• Do it buffalo-style. Add 1/2-1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and 1/2 cup shredded rotisserie chicken to cream cheese mixture and 3-4 tablespoons Buffalo sauce.

What to serve with bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños

These easy stuffed jalapeños are the perfect game-day or cookout appetizer. Serve them with other finger foods to complete the meal. try me Chicken tenders, Buffalo Chicken Wingsor Honey BBQ Chicken Wings. You can go for me Game Day Charcuterie Board. If you like fries, try mine Air Fryer Zucchini Fry or Sweet potato fries With dipping sauce.

Proper storage

Keep some in the fridge for last minute appetizers!

• Fridge: Store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Combine them as usual but do not cook them. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm. Transfer them to a freezer-friendly bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Grill directly from frozen, add 10-15 minutes to cooking time.
• To reheat them: Pop them in the microwave in 30-second increments until warm. You can heat it in the oven at 300F for 15-20 minutes.

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