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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks Recipes

    Dutch Oven Jalapeño Poppers

    Published: May 19, 2021 · Modified: Sep 5, 2021 by Ned Adams · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

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    Dutch Oven Jalapeño Poppers kick up backyard barbecues or game days with their spicy hotness, cooling creamy center, and wrapped in bacon.

    Looking for more delicious cast iron appetizers? Try our Pulled Pork Nachos or Tater Tot Nachos.

    A white plate of 3 bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers with a lime wedge.
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    • What is a jalapeño popper?
    • How to make jalapeño poppers?
    • Other Related Cast Iron Appetizer Recipes
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    If you loved our Cast Iron Bacon Wrapped Pickles, then you're going to love these bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers.

    Any restaurant, bar, game day gathering, or pot luck party you've gone to, you've probably seen these tasty appetizers on the menu or platter.

    What is a jalapeño popper?

    What it is, is delicious.

    But in all seriousness, a jalapeño popper is a jalapeño pepper that's been sliced in half, seeds and veins removed, stuffed with seasoned cream cheese and baked.

    In this particular recipe, we wrap them in bacon, but that's just an extra touch we had to have.

    Some recipes bread and deep fry them. And we can't say we blame them. They're delicious too.

    How to make jalapeño poppers?

    Ingredients to make the recipe: fresh whole jalapeños, cream cheese, bacon, and granulated garlic in a cast iron skillet.

    When shopping for the peppers, look for those with long stems. They really add a fun flourish when plated.

    Since we're wrapping these in bacon, using peppers with a minor ding or dent is just fine.

    Jalapeños that have been sliced in half and had the seeds and veins removed.

    Clean and pat dry the jalapeños.

    Slice them in half lengthwise. If you've got the knife skills, try to slice the stem in half as well. They look just wee bit sexier when the stem is still attached.

    Scoop out the seeds and veins.

    Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.

    Softened cream cheese seasoned with granulated garlic.

    I recommend setting the cream cheese out a few hours before you want to make the recipe. The softer the cream cheese is, the easier it is to work with, especially getting it into the pepper boat.

    Toss the block of cream cheese into a boil and using a fork, stir in the granulated garlic.

    Jalapeño popper filling ideas

    While we're using a very basic filing, the possibilities are endless on how you can jazz up the creamy filling.

    Here's a few mix-in ideas, use one, use all.

    • Mix in 1 tablespoon finely minced cilantro.
    • Mix in 2 teaspoons finely minced chive
    • Stir in 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    • Stir in ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
    • Mix in 1 ¼ cups of grated cheddar, Monterrey Jack, and/or mozzarella cheese(s)
    • Stir in ⅛ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
    • Stir in a hearty dash of salt and/or black pepper

    Bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers

    Bacon cut into thirds.

    Ah, now to the bacon!

    Depending on how long the peppers are, you may want to cut the bacon in thirds like pictured above or just in half.

    Grab a spoon and scoop some of the cream cheese filling and stuff each pepper.

    Cream cheese filling and bacon secured by toothpicks have transformed these simple jalapeños.

    Once they're all stuffed, wrap the bacon around the pepper and secure with toothpicks.

    I like to have the seam of the bacon on top, but there's no wrong way to wrap a pepper.

    Place them in the Dutch oven or skillet and toss them in the oven. Bake for about 35 minutes

    if you want the bacon to crisp up, toss in under the broiler for a minute or two.

    Let them cool for just a minute because no likes molten cheese and scorching bacon in their mouth.

    We served these Dutch Oven Jalapeño Poppers with a homemade ranch dip from The Complete Savorist.

    Bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers in a white bowl with ranch dressing.

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    If you tried these Dutch Oven Jalapeño Poppers or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting!

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    Three jalapeño poppers on a white plate with a lime wedge.
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    5 from 26 votes

    Dutch Oven Jalapeño Poppers

    Dutch Oven Jalapeño Poppers kick up backyard barbecues or game days with their spicy hotness, cooling creamy center, and wrapped in bacon.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Total Time50 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 136kcal
    Author: Ned Adams
    Cost: $10
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    Equipment

    • 12" Camp Oven or
    • 12-inch cast iron skillet or
    • 6 quart Dutch Oven
    • toothpicks

    Ingredients

    • 10 jalapeños sliced in half length wise and seeds removed
    • 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • 1 lb bacon regular thickness
    US Standard - Metric

    Instructions

    • Set out cream cheese to bring to room temperature before using.
    • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
    • Clean, slice, de-seed, and de-vein the peppers; set aside.
    • Mix cream cheese and garlic powder in medium bowl.
    • Fill each jalapeño slice with cream cheese mixture.
    • Wrap the bacon around each stuffed jalapeño.
    • Secure bacon with a toothpick.
    • Add poppers to a 12" camp oven, 6 quart Dutch oven, or 12" skillet.
    • Bake for 35 minutes or until bacon is cooked through.
    • For extra crispy bacon, place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
    • Allow to rest for a few mintues; serve and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

    Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. D

      December 28, 2024 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      For the tailgate!!!!

      Reply
      • Ned Adams

        December 30, 2024 at 8:03 am

        That's awesome you are making these for your team and bringing them to the tailgate!

        Reply
    2. DK

      June 26, 2024 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      I love these jalapeno poppers - I could eat like 10 of them in one sitting! Great tip on seeding the peppers first! I accidentally left one un-seeded and it was so spicy!

      Reply
    3. Vicky

      June 26, 2024 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      The Jalapeno Poppers are super flavorful and satisfying. They make a great appetizer that's sure to impress at any gathering! Yum!

      Reply
    4. Paula

      June 26, 2024 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      These homemade jalapeno poppers are so much better than the ones we get from our local place. Delicious!

      Reply
    5. Liz

      June 26, 2024 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      Loved these poppers! Perfectly spicy and easy to make. Will make again!

      Reply
    6. Adri

      June 26, 2024 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      These are so easy to make! And I love that they're not deep-fried, I can just pop them into the Dutch oven and return to delicious poppers!

      Reply
    7. Fiona Maclean

      May 18, 2024 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing and delicious - the perfect way to lift your BBQ into something special

      Reply
    8. TAYLER ROSS

      May 18, 2024 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      I've made jalapeno poppers plenty of times, but these ones are by far the best! Love this recipe!

      Reply
    9. Tara

      May 18, 2024 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Such delicious little bites and so easy too! They are definitely perfect for upcoming backyard barbecues.

      Reply
    10. Anjali

      May 18, 2024 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      These look so good!! Perfect for a bite-sized appetizer. I can't wait to make them for my annual 4th of July bbq - I know my friends and family will love them!

      Reply
    11. Heather

      May 18, 2024 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      YUM, wow, these are so delicious and easy to make! I especially like that they're quick to make in the oven. The perfect weekend snack and quick summer appetizer! Thanks!

      Reply
    12. Chenee

      February 08, 2024 at 6:53 am

      5 stars
      I made these just for fun but they are perfect for the Superbowl too! Can't wait to make them again. Yummy!

      Reply
    13. Chenee

      February 08, 2024 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      I made these just for fun but they are perfect for the Superbowl too! Can't wait to make them again. Yummy.

      Reply
    14. Casey

      February 08, 2024 at 4:56 am

      5 stars
      Hands down my favorite appetizer. And wrapped in bacon? Even better!

      Reply
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