BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO CREAM CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Cut the cheddar into 24 small sticks that will fit inside the jalapenos. Stuff 1 cheese stick into each jalapeno half.
• Wrap the bacon tightly around the jalapenos, slightly overlapping. Arrange 1 inch apart on the rack, cheese-side up. Bake until the bacon is crisp, about 25 minutes.
• You can make these poppers up to 2 hours ahead and keep at room temperature. Reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, about 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (160°C).
• Wearing latex gloves, slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the seeds and membrane.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper with a rubber spatula. Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip or a resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped off.
• Pipe the cream cheese filling into each jalapeño half.
• Wrap each jalapeno in 1 strip of bacon.
• Working in batches, place half of the poppers in the air fryer and fry for 8–10 minutes, until the bacon is crispy. Repeat with the remaining poppers.
• Enjoy!