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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.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 jumbo jalapeños halved and seeded
  • - 1 cup Dean's French Onion Dip
  • - 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • - 1/2 cup cooked bacon chopped
  • - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • - Optional: thin bacon strips for wrapping
  • - Optional: crushed Ritz crackers or BBQ chips

Method
 

  1. Halve jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Wear gloves for protection.
  2. Mix French onion dip, softened cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Stuff each jalapeño half generously with cheese mixture. Wrap with bacon if desired.
  4. Grill over indirect heat or bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and filling is bubbly.
  5. Cool for 5 minutes before serving to prevent burns from hot filling.
  6. 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.