These crowd-pleasing Jalapeno Snacks are the ultimate party appetizer. Featuring a zesty ranch and cheddar cream cheese filling wrapped in crispy, savory bacon, they offer the perfect balance of heat and creaminess.
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
20 large jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half
1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and garlic powder until evenly blended.
3. Spoon a portion of the cheese mixture into each jalapeno half.
4. Wrap each stuffed pepper with a half-strip of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
5. Arrange the wrapped jalapenos on a broiler pan.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the bacon is no longer pink and begins to brown.
Wear gloves when handling peppers to avoid skin irritation.
Use a broiler pan to allow fat to drip away for crispier bacon.
For less heat, soak seeded peppers in ice water for 30 minutes before stuffing.
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