It’s time to crank up the heat after watching Blood of My Blood episode 105.

Ingredients:

• 12 medium fresh jalapeños
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 12-24 slices of thick-cut bacon
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• pinch of salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Directions:

1. Heat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
3. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
4. Fill each jalapeño half generously with cream cheese mixture but don’t overfill.
5. Wrap each stuffed jalapeño half with bacon. You may have to trim to fit and/or use toothpicks to secure.
6. Place on a rimmed baking pan lined with parchment paper.
7. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and browned. Check half-ways through the cook time and rotate.
8. Let poppers cool for 5 minutes before eating.