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Jalapeno Bacon Poppers

May 4, 2018 By Kim Beaulieu 73 Comments

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These little Jalapeno Poppers are wrapped in bacon and have a little extra kick to them with a hint of adobo and smoked paprika. It’s heat to the max with these little beauties.

Jalapeno Bacon Poppers on a cookie sheet

These little bites are the perfect appetizer for parties and game day. Jalapeno peppers, cream cheese and bacon are combined for a spicy appetizer that will make all your guests so happy.

Welcome to Day #4 of Appetizer Week, a multi-blogger event co-hosted by myself and Kristen from Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker.

With the big football game coming up, we wanted to make sure you had plenty of ideas for your game day spread. Each day we will be dishing up a different set of appetizers. We hope you enjoy this fabulous group of recipes.

Okay, I have to warn you now. These suckers have some serious kick.

We like spicy food here at the Bee household. We like heat that builds.

Not only jalapeno poppers, they are jalapeno poppers with spicy cream cheese. I used a small amount of chipotle in adobo sauce diced up super fine then I hit it with some smoked paprika.

I know you’re thinking we’re nuts right now, and we are, but in this case we’re also rocking some kick-butt football food.

Make a plain jane batch for all your wussy little friends, then make a batch of these for your cool friends. They’ll love you.

Just make sure you have lots of beverages nearby for the wussies pretending to be cool kids. There’s one at every party.

Jalapeno poppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon

Recipes to serve with Jalapeno Bacon Poppers:

  • Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Bread
  • Mini Potato Skins with Sour Cream, Bacon and Chives
  • Tortilla Pizzas with Roasted Red Peppers
  • Steak Bites Mini Taco Boats
  • Root Beer Chicken Wings

Visit all the other Appetizer Week blogs for more amazing recipes:

  • Cheesy Melt by Kiss My Smoke
  • BBQ Flavored Popcorn by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Mini Chicken Tacos by Clarks Condensed
  • Mustard and Gruyere Batons by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Baked Sriracha Bites by Organized Island
  • Mini Pita Pizzas by Home Cooking Memories
  • Slow Cooker Salsa Pulled Chicken Sliders by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • Pickled Pepper and Pepperoni Puff Pastry Pizza/Pinwheels by Farm Fresh Feasts
  • Sriracha Chicken Pockets by Lemons for Lulu
  • Candied Bacon by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Baby Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto by Food Lust People Love
  • Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
  • Smoked Salmon Dip by Wonky Wonderful
  • Low Carb Monster Fingers by Yours and Mine are Ours

What’s your favourite appetizer?

  • I tend to dig hot appetizers like this one.
  • I’m not a huge fan of cold appetizers for some reason.
  • I tend to be the same way with sandwiches too. I’m weird like that.

Jalapeno Bacon Poppers on parchment paper on a cookie sheet

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Jalapeno poppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon
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Jalapeno Bacon Poppers

These little jalapeno poppers are wrapped in bacon and have a little extra kick to them with a hint of adobo and smoked paprika. It's heat to the max with these little beauties.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword jalapeno bacon popper, jalapeno poppers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 113kcal
Author Kim Beaulieu

Ingredients

  • 16 jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3.5 oz chipotle in adobo pepper, cut into tiny pieces, as small as possible (sold in 7 oz cans so I used half a can)
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound bacon, slices cut in half
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  • Cut jalapeno peppers in half, lengthwise. Scrape seeds and core out and discard. 
  • In a small bowl combine cream cheese, chipotle pepper in adobo, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • With a small spoon smooth the mixture into the inside of each jalapeno. Wrap each piece with a strip of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
  • Pop in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of your peppers. Mine were done in about 25 this time around.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Serve with a big old spicy smile.

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Notes

You can totally tailor these to you own taste. We love heat so these work for use. If you need to dial it back you can leave out the chipotle in adobo and the smoked paprika.
 
These are also really good if you cook bacon and chop it into tiny pieces to put in the cream cheese. We also like tiny little bits of other peppers in ours, so we finely dice red or green peppers to add in.
 
Nutritional information is a rough estimate. Results can vary depending on ingredients and products. 
 
If you made this recipe considering giving it a star rating or leave a comment!

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 94mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Jalapeno Bacon Poppers served on a red plate

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Comments

  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    January 23, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    These are great. I find that if I’m not careful I end up eating more than my share. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:48 PM

      I was scarfing them at rapid speed. So good. I love the added hit of chipotle, just takes them over the edge. I love spice that builds. It’s like an addiction.

      Reply
  2. Ramona W says

    January 23, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    That platter would be just enough for me.. what is everyone else gonna eat?

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 30, 2014 at 9:49 PM

      Ha, I’m the same way. I can’t get enough of them.

      Reply
  3. Alice F says

    January 23, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    My favorite spice is good old fashion salt; very plain but not boring!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 30, 2014 at 11:33 PM

      People underestimate salt. It’s great fore everything, seasoning things, tenderizing things and heightening the taste of sweets.

      Reply
  4. Linda K. says

    January 23, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Cinnamon. Love it.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 30, 2014 at 11:33 PM

      Me too. Have you tried roasted saigon cinnamon yet? Amazing.

      Reply
  5. Tina W says

    January 23, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    If I could only have one spice in my cupboard I think I’d choose pepper. I use it in just about everything. Fresh-ground of course, cause I’m all fancy like that!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 30, 2014 at 11:42 PM

      Ha, the last part cracked me up.

      Reply
  6. [email protected] Riffs says

    January 23, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    What can I say? These are totally yum! Great idea. I’ll leave you one. Maybe two. 😉

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 12:00 AM

      Ha, you’re a giver. This totally cracked me up. I wish we could nosh together some day. Oh the party we could throw.

      Reply
  7. Jacki says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Make mine a double batch!! Mmmmm. Chepoodle Poppers
    I don’t think I’ve seen a recipe for poppers that didn’t include some kind of meat- bacon doesn’t count that is a condiment.

    Reply
  8. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says

    January 23, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Kim,
    I love jalapeno poppers and with bacon…holy yumminess! Pinned.
    Annamaria

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:30 AM

      Thanks Annamaria. I really appreciate it. xx

      Reply
  9. Meri says

    January 23, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    This is hard but I think my favorite is Thyme…

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:36 AM

      Great choice. xx

      Reply
  10. RobinM says

    January 23, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    We love garlic powder in our house and sea salt. I know, we need to branch out a bit. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:42 AM

      Those are both great basics though. We use them a ton. I have a weakness for pink salt. Can’t help myself.

      Reply
  11. Debbie says

    January 23, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Garlic powder

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:42 AM

      Love.

      Reply
  12. Jen @Juanita'sCocina says

    January 23, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Red pepper flakes, dahling.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:42 AM

      Oh me too, it’s so good.

      Reply
  13. Cindy A. says

    January 23, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    My favorites are seasonal spices like nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and ginger.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:43 AM

      I love nutmeg. And cinnamon.

      Reply
  14. Georgette Helton says

    January 23, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    a mix OLD Bay

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:43 AM

      Cool.

      Reply
  15. Choc Chip Uru says

    January 24, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    Bacon poppers are such a popular party food, definitely going to try this 😀

    Cheers
    CCU

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:43 AM

      So good, you’ll love them.

      Reply
  16. Angela Cash says

    January 24, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    My favorite spice is Saffron but I would have to rob a bank to use it as often as I would like. 🙂
    I’m also very fond of fresh ginger.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:44 AM

      I love saffron, it’s so amazing.

      Reply
  17. Debbie Bray says

    January 24, 2014 at 1:16 AM

    basil

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:44 AM

      I just love basil. It’s in my top 5 for sure.

      Reply
  18. Cheryl F. says

    January 24, 2014 at 1:23 AM

    My favorite spice is cinnamon.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:45 AM

      I love cinnamon. Especially roasted saigon cinnamon.

      Reply
  19. Sarah says

    January 24, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    Paprika, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, they are my favorites!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:46 AM

      I’m a paprika fan myself, really love the smoked.

      Reply
  20. Pauline Gudas says

    January 24, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Cumin

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:46 AM

      Great spice.

      Reply
  21. Rusty H says

    January 24, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    My favorite spice is cumin with ginger being a close second.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:46 AM

      Both awesome choices.

      Reply
  22. Tina Truex says

    January 24, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    These look yummy! My favorite spice is turmeric.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:47 AM

      Thanks. Tumeric is awesome.

      Reply
  23. Brittany Koelmel says

    January 24, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    CUMIN!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:47 AM

      Love.

      Reply
  24. Brandi McDuffy says

    January 24, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    My favorite spice would have to be garlic.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:50 AM

      I love garlic, the more the better.

      Reply
  25. Tracy Spangler says

    January 25, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Cinnamon- real cinnamon. I just discovered I’ve been using cassia, the cheap knockoff for cinnamon all my life, and now after trying real cinnamon I want to use it on everything! It’s so very delicious, spicy, has medicinal benefits and knocks the socks off the crud I’ve been eating as “cinnamon” this whole time!!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:58 AM

      There is nothing like good quality cinnamon. My new fave is the roasted saigon cinnamon. Can’t get enough of it.

      Reply
  26. Nanci says

    January 25, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    So many spices, so little thyme! Right now I am loving my homemade apple pie spice in all sorts of sweet things and fenugreek in savory applications!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:58 AM

      Ha, that was priceless. You rock, love homemade concoctions.

      Reply
  27. tanya holland says

    January 25, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    I love cinnamon and ginger.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:58 AM

      Both amazing.

      Reply
  28. [email protected] is How I Cook says

    January 25, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Sometimes I grill these outside. Sometimes I eat them all myself! Yes, these are good!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 1:59 AM

      Great on the grill. I use mine way too much.

      Reply
  29. Matthew Horbund - mmwine says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Tasty recipe! I”m a fan of anything bacon oriented! This would probably rock with a nice pinot noir from California 🙂

    Cheers
    Matt

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:03 AM

      Thanks Matt. I’m a bacon fan myself.

      Reply
  30. KAPP902 says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    ohhh i love spicy things. my favorite spice is any kind of pepper. Love that spice block, it’s so cool. Thanks for this lovely giveaway oppty!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:11 AM

      I love red pepper flakes but not a black pepper fan. Not sure why.

      It’s pretty cool. A friend makes them and I am in awe. I’m putting one or three on my Christmas list. And you’re welcome. This was fun.

      Reply
  31. Annette says

    January 30, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    My favorite spice is sage.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:18 AM

      Such an under-rated spice.

      Reply
  32. Christie says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Garlic powder or ginger!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:18 AM

      Love both of those.

      Reply
  33. Julie Brandt says

    January 30, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    Definitely garlic!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      January 31, 2014 at 2:24 AM

      I love garlic.

      Reply
  34. Nicole says

    February 1, 2014 at 3:26 AM

    Yummers! I love me some Jalapeno Poppers! These looks fantastic! Thanks for organizing this appetizer week. I can’t wait to try out some of these amazing recipes!

    Reply
  35. Bernadette says

    February 1, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    I would totally eat these. Totally. Like all of them 🙂

    Reply
  36. Janice says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Made Jalapeno Poppers last night, but didn’t use the bacon and spices. NOW I wanna make them again using this recipe! Sounds yummy and we all like the ‘heat’ too! Thanx for sharing.

    Reply
  37. Kristen says

    February 1, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    I made these tonight and couldn’t enjoy only because my lame self cannot tolerate spiciness and didn’t take out the seeds lol. Easy top make and flavorful but will remove the seeds lol. Great super bowl recipe!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      February 2, 2015 at 3:19 AM

      Oh you poor girl. I know some people can tolerate them, some can’t. Mario Batali leaves seeds in everything, apparently the dude has high heat tolerance. So bummed for you though. Let me know how it goes next time you make them. And seriously, even us peeps who cook for a living make mistakes from time to time. I once forgot flour in a banana bread. Happens to the best of us. Hope you enjoyed the game. xx

      Reply
  38. Mariel @ Or so she says... says

    September 10, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    Gosh, these look AMAZING!! I’ve never made poppers before, but I’m thinking the bacon addition is a MUST. So glad you shared them in the tailgating round-up last weekend and so happy to work with you! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      September 10, 2015 at 9:54 PM

      Hi Mariel. I’m so happy we did this. I’ve been so sick this past week I still need to visit and share. But I’m SO looking forward to getting to know all the girls. I love tailgating. It’s the best food ever. Hope you get a chance to try these. I’m all about bacon. Any chance to wrap it around something I’m doing it.

      Reply
  39. Snegolenka says

    May 8, 2018 at 12:53 PM

    5 stars
    A wonderful snack! My husband, father and brother are wildly ecstatic about it! They ask to cook again! Their enthusiastic eyes say “thank you” to me, and I say “thanks” to you! Share with us again such recipes, I did not eat anything like that! Yummy!

    Reply

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