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Flavorful Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers with Easy Cherry BBQ Glaze

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Smoky, spicy, and sweet bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers with a creamy cheese filling and a sticky cherry BBQ glaze, perfect for quick snacks or parties.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium-sized fresh jalapeños
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 100 grams)
  • 12 slices thin-cut bacon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cherry preserves (about 160 grams)
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) or air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture, leaving a slight gap at the top.
  5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with a slice of bacon, tucking ends underneath or securing with toothpicks if needed.
  6. Place wrapped poppers on a lined baking sheet or air fryer basket in a single layer without crowding.
  7. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine cherry preserves, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir gently until smooth and warm, about 5 minutes. Add cayenne pepper if desired.
  8. Bake poppers for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until bacon is crisp and cheese is bubbly. In air fryer, cook 15-18 minutes, checking at 12 minutes to avoid burning.
  9. Brush cherry BBQ glaze over poppers about 5 minutes before done cooking to let glaze set without burning.
  10. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.’, ‘Do not overstuff jalapeños to make wrapping easier.’, ‘Use thin-cut bacon for faster and more even cooking.’, ‘Warm glaze slowly over low heat and stir frequently to prevent burning.’, ‘Turn poppers halfway through cooking for even crisping.’, ‘Air fryer option reduces cooking time and crisps bacon well; watch closely near the end.’, ‘Let poppers rest a few minutes before serving to allow filling to set.’, ‘If bacon is not crisp enough, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully.’, ‘Glaze can be made with other berry jams as a substitute for cherry preserves.’, ‘For vegetarian version, omit bacon and roast stuffed jalapeños, then brush with smoky BBQ glaze.’]

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Keywords: jalapeño poppers, bacon-wrapped, cherry BBQ glaze, appetizer, party snack, spicy snack, easy recipe

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