Grilled Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon and Cheese

Ingredients

- 12 large jalapenos
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 strips bacon
- Toothpicks (optional)

Instructions

1. Preparation:
- Cut each jalapeno in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and minced garlic. Stir until the mixture is well combined and smooth.

2. Stuff the Jalapenos:
- Fill each jalapeno half with the cheese mixture. Press gently to ensure the filling is compact and slightly mounded over the top of each jalapeno half.

3. Wrapping with Bacon:
- Cut each strip of bacon in half. Wrap a bacon piece around each filled jalapeno half, securing with a toothpick if needed.

4. Prepare the Charcoal Grill:
- Preheat your charcoal grill for medium heat, aiming for about 375°F. Allow coals to ash over and spread evenly.

5. Grilling:
- Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers on the grill grate, cheese side up.
- Grill the jalapeno poppers for approximately 20–25 minutes (PT25M), turning occasionally. Cook until the bacon is crispy and the jalapenos are lightly charred, ensuring that the cheese filling remains warm and bubbly.

6. Serving:
- Carefully remove the poppers from the grill with tongs and let them cool for a few minutes before serving to ensure that the cheese filling sets slightly.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
- Bacon Stuffed Jalapenos
- Cheese Stuffed Peppers
- Charcoal Grilled Snacks
- Spicy Appetizers
- Cream Cheese Jalapenos
- Bacon Wrapped Recipes
- Outdoor Cooking Snacks
- Cheesy Grilled Snacks
- Game Day Food

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1300

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