Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 25 minutes
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

12 jalapeno peppers (approximately 3-4 inches long)

1 8 ounce block cream cheese (softened)

1 cup cheddar cheese

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

12 slices bacon (do not use thick cut)

cooking spray

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat it with cooking spray.

Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and ribs.

In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper.

Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture.

Cut the slices of bacon in half crosswise and wrap each pepper half in a slice of bacon, using a toothpick to secure the bacon.

Arrange the peppers on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 198 kcal
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 45 mg
• Sodium: 362 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 6 g