Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers (Grilled)
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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers (Grilled)
Description
The preparation begins by halving jalapeños longitudinally and removing seeds and membranes to moderate the heat and create space for stuffing. The filling combines cream cheese with finely minced green onion, garlic powder, and sharp cheddar cheese for smoothness and depth. Each filled jalapeño half is wrapped completely with a slice of bacon, ensuring the cheese remains enclosed during cooking.
Cooking methods include grilling with initial direct heat on the cut side to start crisping the bacon, followed by turning and lowering heat to finish cooking the bacon thoroughly while the cheese melts. Alternatively, baking in a preheated oven at 425°F on a parchment-lined pan achieves a similar effect. Cooking times vary from about 16 to 18 minutes depending on the method, until bacon is crisp and cheese is melted.
The final appetizer balances smoky, creamy, and spicy notes and is easily picked up and eaten, making it suitable as finger food for casual gatherings or barbecues.
Ingredients
- 6 jalapeños
- 6 ounces cream cheese the block, not the spreadable
- 1 green onion finely minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 12 lices Bacon
Instructions
- Cut the stem off each jalapeno and cut in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scrape out seeds & membranes.
- In a small bowl combine cream cheese, green onion, garlic powder and cheddar cheese. Stuff into the jalapeno halves.
- Wrap each jalapeno completely with bacon ensuring the cheese is covered. Secure with toothpicks.
To Grill
- Place jalapenos on grill cut side down and grill just until bacon begins to crisp (about 6 minutes). Gently loosen bacon from the grill and flip jalapenos over. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 10-12 minutes or until bacon is cooked and cheese is melted.
To Bake
- Preheat to 425°F, place on a parchment lined pan and bake about 18-23 minutes or until bacon is crisp and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12jalapeno poppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1popper | |
| Calories | 155 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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