Description
These Keto Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect low carb appetizer recipe! Cream cheese and smoked cheddar stuffed jalapenos – wrapped in bacon – create the ultimate party appetizer or tailgate snack with 1.5 net carbs.
Ingredients
8 Jalapenos – Halved
8 Ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
12 Slices Bacon or Turkey Bacon
1 Cup Smoked Cheddar Cheese – Grated
Instructions
To Bake:
- Preheat Oven to 400
- Cut jalapenos in half & remove seeds.
- Combine cream cheese and grated smoked cheddar.
- Using a spoon, fill each jalapeno with cheese stuffing.
- Wrap each with bacon – starting with the fattiest end and roll until jalapeno is wrapped
- Bake for 20-25 Minutes
For the Grill – 1 Hour
For best results, let poppers chill in the refrigerator for an hour before grilling
- Heat grill to 275 – 300
- Start with the cream cheese side down. You can use a skillet like this one or you can put the jalapenos directly on the grill (watch out for flare-ups when the cheese begins to melt!)
- Grill for 1 hour
Air Fryer – 20 Minutes
For best results, let poppers chill in the refrigerator for an hour before air frying
- Set Air Fryer to 325
- Spray basket with oil
- Place poppers in basket – try not to overlap
- Set timer for 12 minutes
- After 12 minutes do a quick check-in to see how poppers are progressing (cooking times will vary due to brand of the fryer)
- Cook for 8 more minutes
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: Depending on Method
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Oven, Grill, Air Fryer