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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Ranch Appetizer

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Crispy bacon wrapped around spicy jalapeños filled with a creamy cheese blend, served with a homemade ranch dip. Perfect for quick, crowd-pleasing appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium fresh jalapeños, halved and seeded
  • 8 oz (225 g) softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 12 slices thin to medium-cut bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • For the Creamy Ranch Dip:
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and membranes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fill each jalapeño half generously with the cheese mixture.
  5. Wrap one slice of bacon around each stuffed jalapeño half, securing with a toothpick.
  6. Place poppers seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet or silicone mat, spacing them apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and golden. Tent with foil if bacon crisps too fast.
  8. While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
  9. Let poppers rest for 5 minutes after baking. Serve warm with the ranch dip.

Notes

Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation. Wrap bacon tightly and secure with toothpicks to prevent slipping. Pat jalapeños dry before filling to keep bacon crispy. Use freshly shredded cheddar for best melt. If bacon curls, press gently with spatula halfway through baking. For smoky flavor, add smoked paprika to cheese filling. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in oven to crisp bacon.

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