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Baked Jalapeno Poppers Recipe - Easy Keto Recipe-13
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Baked Jalapeno Poppers Recipe - Easy Keto Recipe

This baked jalapeno poppers recipe is Keto and you can make it in just half an hour. These are excellent as appetizers, lunch or dinner, and they're super delish.
Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 513kcal
Author Mihaela

Ingredients

  • 12 large jalapeños
  • 12 oz (340g) cream cheese room temp
  • 8 oz (225g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz (225g) bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2-3 Tbsp chopped chives
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 360°F/180°C and line a large rimmed baking sheet* with parchment paper*.
  • Prepare the jalapeños: using a paring knife, cut each one in half, lengthwise. Carefully cut the ribs, then deseed and discard. Place the jalapeño halves on the prepared baking tray, cut side up.
  • In a mixing bowl*, add cream cheese, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chives, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to your taste. Mix until well combined.
  • Stuff each jalapeño with the cheese mixture, then place the baking tray in the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are tender and golden on tops.
  • Sprinkle with chives if desired and enjoy while hot!

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Notes

Please read the Tips & Tricks in the article before making these Keto stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese and bacon. Below is just a summary:
  1. Some of the best and most popular cheeses for this recipe are Mozzarella and Cheddar. See Tip #1 for other types of melty cheese that would go well in this Keto stuffed jalapeno peppers recipe.
  2. You can bake the cream cheese stuffed jalapenos in the oven, as I did, or you can deep fry them. See how at Tip #2.
  3. See how to stuff the peppers at Tip #3.
  4. If you want to change any ingredients in this recipe, check out Tip #4.
  5. You can serve these cream cheese jalapeno poppers with light salads or salsa. See my recommendations at Tip #5.
  6. Don't forget to use gloves when making these Keto stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese and bacon, especially when deseeding the peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 1mg