Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Cream Cheese

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Spicy jalapeños stuffed with creamy cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon, a perfect savory keto snack or appetizer. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs jalapeño peppers, cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix together 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Fill each of the 12 halved and seeded medium jalapeño peppers evenly with the cheese mixture.
  4. Step 4: Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a half slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
  5. Step 5: Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and cheese is bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to set slightly.

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