Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños
Crispy bacon hugs spicy fresh jalapeños stuffed with creamy cheese. A smoky, cheesy, heat-packed snack ready in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 184
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 12 whole fresh jalapeños
- 12 whole bacon slices
- ½ cup cream cheese, softed
Instructions
- 1
Slice each jalapeño lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and white ribs with a small spoon.
- 2
Fill each jalapeño half with about 1 tsp cream cheese using a small spoon.
- 3
Wrap one bacon slice tightly around each filled jalapeño half, tucking the end underneath.
- 4
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until a drop of water sizzles on contact, ~60 seconds.
- 5
Arrange jalapeños seam-side down in the skillet without crowding. Cook 5 minutes until bacon crisps.
- 6
Flip each jalapeño. Cook 2 minutes more until bacon is golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cool 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small spoon
- tongs
- paper towels
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