You can make them ahead of time and reheat them in the oven or even serve them at room temperature. They keep well in the fridge for several days. Stuffed jalapenos are easily one of my favorite snacks. The combination of smoky bacon, spicy peppers, and melty cheese is so incredibly good. In this easy oven-baked version, the jalapenos are filled with a creamy filling of cream cheese and cheddar, wrapped in bacon, and baked into melty perfection. It’s the perfect game-day snack!
Ingredients
Instructions
Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making this recipe:
Jalapeño peppers: Remember to always handle them with gloves! They are quite potent. Cream cheese: For the creamiest and tastiest results, use full-fat cream cheese. To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cheddar: You can use regular sharp cheddar or upgrade it by using smoked cheddar - it adds a wonderful flavor to this dish. Bacon: Thinly sliced bacon works best in this recipe. Olive oil spray: I use it to lightly spray the jalapenos before baking them.
Prep the jalapenos. Start by cutting the peppers in half lengthwise and seeding them. Wear gloves to protect your skin. Stuff them. Stuff the jalapeño halves with a mixture of cream cheese, spices, and cheddar. Wrap them. Wrap the bacon pieces around the peppers. Arrange the jalapeños on a rimmed baking sheet and lightly spray them with olive oil. Bake. Bake the jalapenos for about 20 minutes in a 425°F oven, then serve them.
Recipe Card
You might end up with a bit of extra filling, especially if your jalapeños are smaller (3 inches long rather than 4). Save it and use it as a tasty cheese spread! I like to serve these peppers with a main dish that I can also bake in a 425°F oven, such as baked chicken legs, parmesan-crusted chicken, or baked salmon. When served as an appetizer or snack, you can add a dip such as blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, or sriracha mayo. You can reheat them in a 350°F oven. This is one of those recipes where the leftovers are just as good as the freshly cooked dish.
