Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place your prepped jalapeno halves on the sheet, cut side up. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth. Spoon the mixture into each jalapeno half, filling them just slightly over the top (but don’t overstuff—they’ll bubble while baking!). Wrap each stuffed jalapeno with a bacon slice, starting at one end and spiraling around the pepper. If the bacon doesn’t stick, secure it with a toothpick.

Bake for 20–25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the filling is golden.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving—they’ll be molten-hot inside!