You can make poppers with jalapenos with stems or that have the stems removed and are cut in half. Cutting off the top means that nobody accidentally bites into a stem and halving them means double the poppers as well as a better ratio of jalapeno to bacon. Bacon just makes everything better. There are several ways of wrapping the bacon. If you cut it crosswise, using a toothpick is a must after wrapping to secure the bacon. If you cut the bacon lengthwise, you have a long strand to wrap around the jalapeno and it stays in place much easier without a toothpick. Your choice. This recipe yields 1 g net carbs per serving.

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 jalapeno peppers (about 8 ounces) sliced lengthwise in half with seeds and membranes removed
• 6 slices bacon cut width wise in half
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Preparation:

Add cream cheese to a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave until slightly softened, about 15 seconds. Add cheddar cheese and garlic powder. Mix until combined. Stuff each pepper half with the cream cheese mixture. Wrap a halved bacon slice around each pepper. Secure with a toothpick as needed. Place the stuffed peppers in a single layer on to a baking tray. Bake at 400 F until the cheese is starting to brown, about 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for a few minutes to crisp up the bacon. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. These are very best when served warm. The recipe makes 12 jalapeno poppers, but they’ll go so fast you might want to make more.

Nutrition Facts:

Per Serving (1 bacon wrapped jalapeno half)

• Calories 70
• Total Fat 5 g
• Saturated Fat 3 g
• Cholesterol 18 mg
• Sodium 120 mg
• Total Carb 1 g
• Protein 3 g

Enjoy it.