Jalapeno Poppers Grilled With Bacon
These jalapeno poppers grilled with bacon combine smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors. With rich cheese and zesty lime, they’re a crowd-pleaser!
Servings 3
Calories 401kcal
Useful Equipment:
Ingredients
- 6 large jalapeño peppers whole
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- ½ cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- juice of ½ a lime
- 6 slices of bacon
Instructions
- Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to high.
- Prepare the peppers: Wash and drain the peppers well. Cut the stem off each jalapeño; cut in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scrape out seeds and membranes.Lay the halves aside, but paired together. This makes it easier to pair them back up after stuffing.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese, garlic and onion powders, cumin, cayenne pepper, lime zest and lime juice, until well blended.
- Stuff the jalapeño halves, by spooning the cream cheese mixture into both halves of each jalapeño slice. Stick jalapeño back together again, wrapping each whole pepper with a slice of bacon to hold it together. Use a wet toothpick to secure the bacon, if needed.
- Arrange bacon-wrapped poppers on a grilling tray or directly on the grate, over medium heat. Grill turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and the pepper is cooked through about 15 to 20 minutes.
Notes
- Choose the Right Peppers: Look for firm, medium-sized jalapenos. Select straighter shapes rather than curved ones to make stuffing easier.
- Always wear gloves when handling hot peppers to protect your hands from capsaicin burns.
- I recommend thin-cut bacon over thick-cut bacon. Thin bacon wraps better.
- Omit cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
- Don't worry if some cheese spills out during cooking—it’s perfectly fine! We use a metal grilling pan for these, which makes grilling easier and helps catch any cheese that might ooze out.
- Caution: The filling is hot! Cool at least 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 227mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 33.2mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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