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
- 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
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.