Looking for the perfect appetizer? These smoked Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are a 5-ingredient fan favorite. They’re made up of jalapeño, chorizo, cream cheese, and cheddar; all wrapped up in perfectly cooked, crispy bacon.
Need some delicious appetizer recipes to serve at your next party or family gathering? Look no further than these bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers – the perfect party appetizer and side dish for those who love a bit of heat in their food. With simple ingredients like fresh jalapeños, smoky bacon, and a rich cream cheese mixture, this classic appetizer is a huge hit on social media and at any game day snack table.
What Are Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers?
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are made with spicy jalapeños scooped out and topped with yummy chorizo and cream cheese, then wrapped in thin-cut bacon! First, you take a spicy jalapeño, cut it in half, and remove the white membrane. Then, you stuff it with cream cheese and wrap it in a strip of bacon. Next, you can either bake them in the oven or, if you’re fancy, air fry them for a crispy, delicious finish. And voila! You’ve got a savory jalapeño popper perfect for any party or gathering!
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Ingredients
- Jalapeños
- Chorizo – Use any type of Chorizo you like, whether that’s hot, sweet, smoked, Mexican-style, you name it.
- Cream Cheese – Softened to room temperature.
- Bacon – Use thin-cut bacon so it wraps easily and cooks fully.
How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
- Slice the jalapeños in half, then remove the seeds and as much of the inner walls as possible.
- Brown the chorizo in a skillet until cooked through, then drain on a paper towel. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, chorizo, and cheddar.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop the cream cheese filling into each jalapeño half. Use your thumb to press the mixture in place, if necessary.
- Arrange 12 slices of bacon onto a clean work surface, slice each in half in the middle, then wrap each jalapeño half in 1 slice of halved bacon.
- If baking: place jalapeño halves on an oven-safe wire rack in a single layer with the filling side up, then place the rack on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Bake at 375ºF for 20-25 minutes.
- If smoking: place the jalapeño poppers over the grill grates (lining with foil if your heat isn’t offset), then smoke at 335ºF for 45-60 minutes.
- Let the poppers cool for 10 minutes before serving! Then, serve with ranch dressing or any of your favorite sauces!
Leftovers & Reheating
Leftover, cooked poppers will last in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Then, to enjoy again, bake in the oven at 350ºF for 10 minutes or until they’re heated through.
What to Serve With Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
- Traeger Smoked Queso
- Campfire Fries With Creamy Popper Dip
- Buttermilk Brined Chicken Wings
- Smoked Jalapeño Meatball Poppers
- Ginger Lime Sticky Wings
- Grilled Flank Steak Pinwheel Pops
