Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

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If you love spicy food, cream cheese jalapeno poppers are right up there on the list of Awesome Spicy Foods. At least, they are on my list of those. The combination of spicy, creamy, and savory is hard to beat.

Cream cheese jalapeno poppers make fun snacks any time of year, but they are gain even more popularity in the fall. In the midst of football season, they’re undoubtedly a favorite for many.

Truth be told, I rarely watch football. To me, getting together with friends and sharing good food is what it’s really about anyway. Can you relate? Either way, these delicious, naturally low carb appetizers fit right into your next tailgating party. Or any party, for that matter.

Jalapeno peppers contain a chemical called capsaicin, which is what makes them hot and also has loads of health benefits. Capsaicin has serotonin-boosting properties, which means better mood and sharper memory. In addition, it has been shown to boost metabolism, helping people lose weight (source). The compound also contains cancer-fighting antioxidants (source) and combats inflammation (source), too.

Whew, that’s quite a list! It’s hard to believe that such a yummy, savory gluten-free appetizer is actually good for you. I love creating recipes like that.

Are those enough reasons for you to try these crispy, low carb jalapeno poppers? No? Well, then the fact that they are filled with smoky bacon and gooey cheese should be reason enough. Originally I had a light gluten-free breading on them, but ultimately decided they are simpler and better without.

There’s another added benefit that I think is pretty important. When you serve these easy cream cheese jalapeno poppers, nobody will know that they are a low carb or healthy food! Seriously, everyone just inhales these whenever I set them out.

With bacon, cream cheese, and that jalapeno kick, those are the flavors that people notice – and love. That’s just what you’re looking for when you need a low carb appetizer to bring to, or serve at, a tailgating party. Not only will you get to enjoy these low carb jalapeno poppers, but everyone else will, too.

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Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon (Low Carb, Gluten-Free)

These easy cream cheese jalapeno poppers with bacon are super easy to make with just 7 ingredients you probably have right now! Naturally low carb and gluten-free.

Servings	Prep Time	Cook Time
poppers	10 minutes	15 minutes

Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon (Low Carb, Gluten-Free) These easy cream cheese jalapeno poppers with bacon are super easy to make with just 7 ingredients you probably have right now! Naturally low carb and gluten-free. Servings Prep Time Cook Time poppers 10 minutes 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 medium Jalapenos (sliced lengthwise and seeded)
• 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 3 oz Plain cream cheese (softened)
• 1/4 cup Scallions (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (crushed or minced)
• 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro (minced)
• 1/4 cup Bacon bits (pre-cooked)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. In a small bowl, stir/mash together the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, and garlic. (You can heat a bit if the cream cheese is too hard.) Fill the jalapeno halves with the mixture. Place onto the lined baking sheet.
3. Top each jalapeno popper with about a teaspoon of bacon bits, pressing lightly into the cream cheese filling.
4. Bake about 15 minutes, until the peppers are soft and the bacon on top is crispy.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%

Sugars 0.3g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 4%

Vitamin C 6%

Calcium 2%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Net carbs per serving (1 popper): 0.7g

*Nutrition info is per popper, but you could easily have more as a serving.

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