Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice each jalapeño in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes if you want less heat.

In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Spoon the cheese mixture generously into each half of the jalapeño.

Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with half a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.

Arrange the wrapped jalapeños on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is bubbly.

Remove from the oven and let the poppers cool for about 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese.