Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
These bacon wrapped grilled jalapeno poppers are the perfect appetizer for backyard barbecues. Each bite is a little bit of magic with an infusion of grilled flavor, bacon, and a hot creamy seasoned cheese filling sandwiched in a crisp jalapeno shell. These are guaranteed to be the hit of any Summer party!
Servings: 12
Calories: 269kcal
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz pkg Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3/4 cup Chopped Green Onions
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 pkt Ranch Seasoning or 1 tablespoon
- 12 large Jalapeños cut in ½ long ways and scraped out
- 12 slices Hickory Smoked Bacon cut in half
- Barbecue Smoke Rub favorite brand
- wooden skewers soaked in water for an hour
Instructions
- Start by adding your cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and ranch seasoning to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix on high until well combined.
- Fill each jalapeño half with mixture.
- Wrap the jalapeño with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Make sure no filling is showing. So it doesn’t drip out on the grill.
- Sprinkle with smoked rub.
- Place on the grill on medium heat.
- Flip every few minutes, until bacon is cooked thoroughly.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Do NOT skip soaking the toothpicks! Unsoaked wood at best will char, and at worst will catch fire.
- Make sure to choose your jalapenos according to our tips for desired level of heat.
- Wrap the bacon so that it covers all of the cream cheese filling- otherwise it may leak out during grilling.
- Let the grilled jalapeno poppers cool for a few minutes before serving- the filling is going to be piping hot.
- Be sure to remove all toothpicks, since they're a choking hazard, before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 823IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 0.3mg