These delicious Keto Jalapeño Poppers are my favorite keto appetizer. They’re perfect for Sunday night football, cookouts, or gatherings. These poppers are quick and easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients! Just be sure to make a few batches if you’re having company over, because they go quickly!
Start by frying the bacon until crispy in a skillet over medium heat. Set aside the bacon on a paper towel–lined plate to cool. When cool enough to handle, chop the bacon into bits. If you’re in a time crunch, a shortcut is to use pre-cooked bacon bits/pieces. If you have the time though, definitely fry the bacon. There’s something about the just cooked bacon that really adds to the poppers’ flavors.
Next, slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. If you would like to remove the stems, cut the stem end off the jalapeños before slicing in half. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and membranes. Do you like spicy foods? If you are a fan of spicy foods, you can incorporate the jalapeño seeds and membranes into the cheese sauce instead of discarding them. If you prefer a mild flavor, discard the seeds and membranes.
In a medium-sized bowl, use a fork to combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and bacon bits. Spoon some of the mixture into each jalapeño half. Set the peppers cheese side up on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly crisp on top. Now it’s time to enjoy all the flavors found in these keto jalapeño poppers!
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- 🔪 Prep 15 mins
- 🔥 Cook 20 mins
- ⏱ Total 35 mins
- 🍽 Yield 3 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
4 steps- In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel–lined plate to cool. When cool enough to handle, chop the bacon into bits.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise (Optional: If you would like to remove the stems, first cut the stem end off the jalapeños before slicing in half). Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and membranes. (If you prefer spicy food, feel free to incorporate the jalapeño seeds and membranes into the cheese sauce instead of discarding them.)
- In a medium-sized bowl, use a fork to combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and bacon bits. Spoon some of the mixture into each jalapeño half and set the peppers cheese side up on the lined baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly crisp on top.
Notes
You can find more delicious, crowd pleasing appetizer recipes here. Let me know which ones are your favorites!
21 Comments
Bryan
January 20, 2019 at 6:23 pmI like this recipe because it looks really easy to make! haha thank you! I’ll definitely give this a try soon
Melissa
January 20, 2019 at 11:57 pmWe love poppers!! We use vegetable cream cheese for some more flavor too!!
Susan
February 7, 2019 at 12:19 amThese were a big hit at our Super Bowl party! Will make again.
DEBORAH
February 15, 2019 at 4:22 pmI’ve made these twice … yumminess they are so good !
Cheryl
January 14, 2020 at 1:44 amThis was really good but are ur jalapeños small cause I had to double the filling recipe for 6 jalapenos
Suzanne
January 21, 2020 at 8:04 pmHi Cheryl,
I did use smaller jalapeños for this recipe.
Courtney
May 29, 2020 at 7:41 pmA new favorite next to broccoli salad! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Natalie Meddaugh
January 22, 2020 at 12:14 amSo yummy! CAn’t wait to make them again!
Mama G
February 27, 2020 at 10:16 amThey are in the oven. I doubled the recipe. Love making them! Our family LOVES stuffed jalapeno’s
Thank you for this recipe!
FH
June 4, 2020 at 7:17 pmWe absolutely loved this recipe! I made double, so it was our entree today. 5 stars from my 6-year keto-lifestyle adult son.
Pam
June 29, 2020 at 4:35 pmThese were fantastic! I did have to add extra for the filling because my jalapenos were quite long. I’m going full keto and my husband is starting to try some of what I’m preparing for myself. He LOVED these. So yummy and defintely worth making again for entertaining!
Emma
July 24, 2020 at 5:31 pmIs the nutrition info based on 3 or 4 jalapeno poppers?
Suzanne
July 29, 2020 at 4:14 amThis recipe makes 3 servings – each serving is 4 poppers!
Mimi
August 23, 2020 at 5:24 pmThese are delish! I’m not a huge spice fan and these (w/out the seeds/membrane) are just perfect!
CincHaus
September 27, 2020 at 7:49 pmWe love these things—usually make 20 peppers at a time; we can easily make meal of them. 🙂
Allison
December 5, 2020 at 6:32 pmIs a serving 4 half pieces or 4 whole jalapenos?
Suzanne Ryan
December 6, 2020 at 2:39 pmHi There! One serving is 4 prepared poppers, so it would be 4 half pieces of jalapeños.
Jessica
April 12, 2021 at 9:47 amThese were so easy and so good! I also had to double the stuffing because my jalapenos were pretty large.
Romelle Baker Jarvis
March 19, 2022 at 11:57 amSuzanne, I am loving your book! After 67 years Struggling constantly with my weight, I finally think I found the holy grail! Your recipes in this book are fabulous and your story is inspiring. I got it from my library but then bought it from Amazon! Thank you.
Suzanne
March 21, 2022 at 8:25 amThank you so much!
Dawn
March 21, 2022 at 4:57 pmI love spicy food and used to love eating “traditional” jalapeño poppers which are breaded. These satisfied my craving while following my keto journey. Going on my favorite hors d’oeuvres list.