French Onion Jalapeño Poppers Recipe - Creamy BBQ Party Appetizer
Incredible jalapeño poppers stuffed with French onion dip, cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon. The ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears fast at every party.
Ingredients
For the Poppers:
- 10 jumbo jalapeños halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 cup Dean’s French Onion Dip
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon chopped fine
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Thin-cut bacon strips for wrapping
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or BBQ chips
- Extra shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Halve jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Wear gloves for protection.
- Mix French onion dip, softened cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
- Stuff each jalapeño half generously with cheese mixture. Wrap with bacon if desired.
- Grill over indirect heat or bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and filling is bubbly.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving to prevent burns from hot filling.
- Serve immediately while hot and melty for best results.
Notes
Use jumbo jalapeños for more filling space. Pre-cook bacon for better texture. Can be assembled hours ahead and refrigerated until cooking time. Remove all seeds for milder heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 571IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 0.3mg
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