Crack Jalapeño Poppers – Plain Chicken

Crack Jalapeño Poppers – jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar, and Ranch and wrapped in bacon. These things are CRAZY good! I took them to a party and they were gone in a flash! Can make ahead of time and bake when ready. Tastes great warm and at room temperature.

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Crack Jalapeño Poppers are crazy good! Spicy jalapeno peppers stuffed with a cheesy filling and wrapped with bacon. They’re the kind of appetizer you can’t stop eating—seriously, once you try one, you’re going back for more. These poppers are always a hit on game day, tailgates, or any get-together where good snacks are a must.

How to Make Crack Jalapeño Poppers

This appetizer is easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Mix together cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch mix in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside. 

Slice each jalapeño in half the long way, and remove the seeds and membranes. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeno half. Wrap each stuffed pepper with a slice of bacon. Secure bacon with a toothpick if needed.

Place jalapenos onto a baking sheet topped with a wire rack. Bake in a preheated oven until the bacon is crispy. Garnish with parsley or chives.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
• Make sure your cream cheese is softened before mixing—it’ll blend much smoother with the cheddar and ranch. 
• If you want perfectly crisp bacon, bake the poppers on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet so the grease can drip away. Line the pan with aluminum foil for easy clean up!
• For less heat, scrape out every bit of the seeds and white membrane inside the jalapeños. If you like things extra spicy, leave a few seeds in or use a dash of hot sauce in the filling.
  • Use gloves to clean the fresh jalapenos. This is extra protection to make sure you don’t burn yourself with residual pepper left on your hands and under your nails.
• Are jalapeno poppers gluten-free? Yes, all of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free and Keto-friendly.

Storage Tips

• Can jalapeno poppers be made ahead of time? Yes, they can! You can stuff and wrap the jalapeños, cover them, and refrigerate for up to a day before baking. 
• Can I freeze jalapeno poppers? Yes! They freeze beautifully: just arrange the unbaked poppers on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then store them in a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen—just add a few extra minutes of
• Leftovers? Pop them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer to get that bacon nice and crispy again.

What to Serve with Crack Jalapeño Poppers

Crack Jalapeño Poppers are the ultimate party snack and go great with just about anything you’d serve on game day. 

 Whether you serve them as an appetizer or as part of a tailgate buffet, these poppers are guaranteed to disappear fast!