Mildly spicy jalapenos are stuffed with two kinds of cheese and wrapped in sweet smokey bacon to make these stuffed jalapeños!
One of my most favorite appetizers to order in a restaurant is stuffed jalapeños
Because they meet two of my appetizer requirements: a little spice and melted cheese. The only thing I don’t like about ordering stuffed jalapeños is you never get enough. It has gotten to the point where I don’t want to share. My husband and I now have to order our own plates of stuffed jalapenos #ihavenoshame
What Goes Into A Stuffed Jalapeno
The short answer is ANYTHING! You could stuff them with veggies, chicken, chorizo, Italian sausage, pepperoni (try these Pizza Poppers), bacon, ground beef, and an array of cheeses!
The only thing I would suggest is that no matter what you put into the jalapeno, make sure you also had cream cheese.
How To Make Stuffed Jalapenos With Bacon
This recipe starts with the bacon! Take your favorite kind of bacon and coat it in a brown sugar/paprika mixture. This will give the bacon a sweet caramelized flavor that is an excellent match for the spicy peppers!
Carefully halve your jalapeno peppers and remove the seeds and the ribs. You can keep the stems on for presentation if you prefer.
In a small bowl mix the cream cheese, blue cheese, and garlic until blended. Fill each pepper with the cheese mixture.
Carefully wrap a slice of bacon around each pepper. Place the peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
How To Stuff Jalapenos
How To Stuff JalapenosHonestly, the best way to stuff jalapenos is to place your filling in a ziptop bag. Then carefully pipe your mixture into the cavity of each pepper.
Notes About Stuffed Jalapenos:
- I baked these stuffed jalapeños; however, they would work well on the grill. Be sure to grease your grill grates so that the sweetened bacon does not stick.
- While I find blue cheese, jalapeños, and bacon work nicely together, I realize blue cheese is not for everyone. Monterey Jack cheese, feta, goat cheese or mozzarella would melt beautifully with the cream cheese.
- I highly advise wearing gloves when handling the peppers. I have rubbed my eyes after touching jalapeños, and I’m here to tell you it’s not fun-it burns!
- Also, be sure to remove all the seeds and the membranes. Most of the heat comes from those seeds.
- To change things up, try these Taki topped stuffed jalapenos.
Can I Freeze Stuffed Jalapenos?
Yes, you can freeze stuffed jalapenos. Prepare the peppers per the recipe but do not prepare the bacon. Freee the peppers on a baking sheet for about 15 minutes. Then place the peppers in an airtight container.
When ready, allow the peppers to come to room temperature. Prepare the bacon, then proceed with the recipe.
Peppers may be frozen for up to 3 months.
These stuffed jalapeno peppers are a great recipe for game day! They are always the first thing to disappear! I guarantee you are going to love the sweet and spicy taste of these stuffed jalapeno peppers!
If you need more bacon-wrapped recipes, try these recipes: Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Bacon Wrapped Roasted Potatoes, Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Dinner, or to get real fancy, this Bacon Wrapped Eye of Round Roast.
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños
Plump jalapenos are stuffed with cream cheese and blue cheese then wrapped in sweet and smokey bacon slices.
Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 large jalapenos
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 oz crumbled blue cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Place a sheet of foil on a baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Combine brown sugar and paprika in a small bowl. Rub mixture over each slice of bacon.
- With covered hands, cut each jalapeno in half. Scrape out seeds and membranes.
- Combine cheeses and garlic in a bowl. Spoon cheese mixture into each jalapeno cavity. Wrap one slice of bacon around each jalapeno.
- Arrange peppers on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minute or until bacon is crispy.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 157Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 34mgSodium 308mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 0gSugar 5gProtein 6g
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I’ve never had a bacon wrapped jalapeno! Only a bacon wrapped date..but I love that extra spice and that you used Splenda to make it lighter! Pinned!
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats says
Wow, I had no idea Splenda made a brown sugar… and it goes perfect with the bacon! (love salty sweet) I’m totally going to look for this the next time I’m at the grocery store.
Heather / girlichef says
Oh, what a brilliant idea, I bet that little bit of sweetness is the perfect foil for the heat. I must try these!
heather+@french+press says
this may be my most favorite appetizer ever! stuffed peppers are so good on their own but with spicy sweet bacon – OMG
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Love the brown sugar blend on the bacon! The perfect hint of sweetness to balance all of the spice. Pinned!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Bacon wrapped jalapenos coated in brown sugar? OMG OMG OMG. Sign me up for twenty!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
I LOVE brown sugar and bacon together – it’s such an amazing flavor!
Heather at Basilmomma says
Sweet and spicy! All of my favorites in one little roll 🙂
Roxana says
Looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it!
laura says
they are making my mouth water, they look delicious!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Stuffed jalapenos are my husband’s favorite! I’ll have to make these for him soon!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
There is truly nothing better than brown sugar and bacon…and jalapenos!! Love this!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Oh heck yes! LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of this. You can never go wrong with bacon and jalapeños.
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
I love everything about this appetizer – jalapenos, blue cheese, bacon, brown sugar plus they look so pretty!
Lea Andersen says
I never tried a bacon wrapped jalapeño and I regretted not having one. I love how the sweetness of Splenda compliments the spiciness of jalapeño. They are perfect match! I definitely am making this on weekend. Pinned!
Brian Jones says
As we have Jalapeno peppers growing in the garden this year it would be exceptionally rude not to make these 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
Brian, it really would. You have to make these!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
I bet these are a huge hit at parties!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Beautiful presentation! Great pictures!
Marina Delio says
My hubby would love these!
Ashley F says
I love that you can make these ahead of time and freeze them! Such a great idea and such a great recipe!