Crispy Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe Easy Sweet Chili Glaze
These crispy bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers feature a creamy cheese filling and a sticky sweet chili glaze, delivering a perfect blend of heat, crunch, and sweetness. Ideal for parties or casual snacking, they come together quickly with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 poppers (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 medium-sized fresh jalapeños
- 8 ounces (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices thin sliced bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Wearing gloves if sensitive, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture using a spoon or small scoop.
- Cut bacon slices in half crosswise and wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a half-slice of bacon. Secure with toothpicks if needed and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix sweet chili sauce and honey to make the glaze.
- Bake the poppers for 20 to 25 minutes. Halfway through baking (around 12 minutes), brush the poppers generously with the sweet chili glaze and return to the oven.
- Once baked, let the poppers cool for 5 minutes. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation. Use thin sliced bacon for best crispiness. Brush glaze halfway through baking to prevent burning. For extra crispy bacon, place poppers on a wire rack over the baking sheet. Broil 1-2 minutes if bacon is not crispy enough after baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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