Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers

Quick & easy! Only 3 ingredients required: bacon, a block of Cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers. The men in my family are crazy about these yummy treats. In fact, my husband often eats them as a meal!

Original recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package Cheddar cheese
6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
12 slices bacon

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    20 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat the broiler.
  2. Cut Cheddar cheese into 12 slices long enough to fit inside the jalapeno halves. Insert cheese slices into the halves. Wrap the jalapeno halves with the bacon slices, securing with a toothpick, if necessary. Place on a medium baking sheet.
  3. Broil 5 to 10 minutes, or until the bacon is evenly brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 281 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
Cholesterol: 58 mg
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 12.6 g
Sodium: 465 mg