🧅 Crispy Cheddar Bacon Jalapeño Poppers 🌶️

The ultimate party appetizer that packs a perfect punch of heat, smoke, and crunch! Fresh jalapeño peppers are halved, scraped clean, and stuffed with a rich, velvety filling of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and smoky bacon, all crowned with a golden, buttery Panko breadcrumb crust. 😋✨

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

• 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes

• 🍽️ Servings: 4-6 servings (makes 12 poppers)

🛒 Ingredients

• 6 large fresh jalapeño peppers 🌶️

• 120g cream cheese (softened) 🥛

• 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese (shredded) 🧀

• 4 slices bacon (cooked until ultra-crispy and crumbled) 🥓

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄

• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 🧅

• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs 🍞

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted) 🧈

• Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂