Bacon Jalepeno Poppers
Quick and easy bacon jalapeño poppers in the oven. These peppers are delicious as appetizers or snacks and are naturally low-carb and keto friendly.
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 62kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slice bacon
- 6 jalapeños sliced lengthwise seeds removed
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 3 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a medium skillet, cook bacon until it is crisp. Place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease, and allow it to cool.2 slice bacon
- In a small bowl, mix together one-quarter cup of shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and garlic powder.½ cup cheddar cheese, 3 oz cream cheese, ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Fill each jalapeño with the cheese mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.6 jalapeños
- Sprinkle the remaining one-quarter cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the jalapeño poppers.
- Crumble the cooled bacon over the top of the jalapeño poppers and place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the jalapeños are tender. Enjoy!
Notes
As an alternative to freshly cooked and crumbled bacon, you can also use pre-cooked bacon bits in this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1popper | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.2mg