Description
Spicy and savory gluten-free appetizer with bacon-wrapped jalapeños.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh jalapeño peppers
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slices gluten-free bacon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a slice of bacon.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.
- For milder bites, remove all seeds and membranes.
- Check bacon labels to ensure it’s gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg