Stuffed jalapeños in a bacon blanket are the cocktail-party snack that gets you invited back. Hollowed peppers are packed with a no-carb mix of sautéed cauliflower, mushroom, and onion, then wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp. Spicy, savory, and impossible to eat just one.
Stuffed Jalapeños in a Bacon Blanket
You are sure to be the hit of any cocktail party if you arrive with these spicy little snacks! After all, who could resist something wrapped in bacon? These jalapeño poppers are super spicy, savory, and satisfying. The mixed, sautéed veggies are a delicious, no carbohydrate stuffing option that balance the heat of the fiery jalapeño to make this dish perfect for spice-lovers of varying degrees.
Yields 1 dozen
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 head cauliflower, grated (not including stems)
1 teaspoon (5 ml) minced garlic
1 (8-ounce) container mushrooms, chopped
Pinch salt and pepper
12 jalapeños (stems cut off and seeded; they should be hollow)
12 slices nitrate-free bacon
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Add olive oil to a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once heated, add onion and cook for about 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add cauliflower, garlic, and mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Continue sautéing for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then remove from heat.
- Spoon the sautéed vegetable mixture into each hollow jalapeño pepper to the top. Wrap each pepper with a slice of bacon and seal with a toothpick. Bake the peppers for about 30 minutes, or until the bacon starts to crisp.
Pro Tips
- Seed the jalapeños thoroughly and leave them hollow — the well holds more of the cauliflower-mushroom filling and tames the raw heat.
- Cut the cauliflower florets away from the stems before grating so the filling stays light and fluffy rather than watery.
- Cool the sautéed vegetable mixture before stuffing, or the bacon will steam instead of crisping in the oven.
- Thread a toothpick through each bacon wrap to seal it — it also makes these easy to serve and grab at a party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these stuffed jalapeños ahead of time?
Yes — stuff and wrap them up to a day ahead and refrigerate. Bake straight from the fridge, adding a few extra minutes for the bacon to crisp.
How spicy are these bacon-wrapped jalapeños?
Removing the seeds and membranes cuts most of the raw fire, leaving a warm kick that the vegetable filling and bacon balance nicely.
Can I make them in the air fryer?
Yes — cook them at around 375°F until the bacon crisps, roughly 10–12 minutes, working in a single layer so the heat circulates.
What can I use instead of the cauliflower filling?
Any firm, low-moisture sautéed vegetable mix works — chopped mushroom and onion alone make a great simplified stuffing.
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Add olive oil to a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Once heated, add onion and cook for about 5 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add cauliflower, garlic, and mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper.
- Continue sautéing for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then remove from heat.
