Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers are so simple to make and perfect for get-togethers or some football watching. With just a few simple ingredients, you will have a party on a platter!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 20 jalapeno peppers banana peppers will work fine
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon each pepper and garlic powder
- 1/2 pound shrimp
- 1-2 pounds bacon If peppers are small, cut each piece of bacon in half.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top of foil lined pan. OR If you don't have a wire rack, no problem, just cook on the foil lined pan.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and seasoning together.
- Wearing gloves--Cut each jalapeno pepper (or banana pepper) in half lengthwise and seed each one. Scrape the ribs out as well.
- Stuff each pepper with the cream cheese mixture.
- Place a shrimp on top of the cream cheese.
- Wrap each pepper with 1/2 slice of bacon.
- Put in oven and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp.