Description
Easy and Delicious Recipe for Spicy Appetizers
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 package Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Spread a generous amount of the cheese mixture onto each Ritz cracker.
- Place the topped crackers on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crackers are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, use more jalapeños or add a dash of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Cheese Bites, Ritz Cracker Jalapeno Popper, Cheesy Bacon Jalapeno Nuggets Recipe, Appetizers Easy Finger Food