Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound bacon (thick-cut preferred)
- 1 pound chicken or turkey (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 pound jalapeño peppers (halved and seeded)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Prepare the Fillings
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Step 3: Assemble the Appetizers
- Stuff the Peppers: For jalapeño appetizers, fill each half with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap the Ingredients:
- For chicken or turkey pieces: Wrap each piece with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- For asparagus: Wrap each spear with a slice of bacon.
- For stuffed jalapeños: Wrap each filled jalapeño half with a slice of bacon.
Step 4: Bake the Appetizers
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the bacon-wrapped items on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and cooked through, and the filling is hot.
Step 5: Serve
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Enjoy: Serve warm as a delicious appetizer!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30