Grilled Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
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Grilled Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Description
This recipe prepares the jalapenos by slicing them in half and removing their seeds to moderate heat. Bacon is cooked ahead until crispy, then crumbled and mixed with softened cream cheese, shredded white cheddar, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. This mixture fills each jalapeno half evenly. The poppers are then grilled over medium heat until the cheese melts and the peppers soften, about 10-15 minutes.
For a variation, each stuffed jalapeno can be wrapped in a whole bacon slice before grilling, which takes slightly longer to achieve a crispy bacon exterior. The finished poppers are garnished with extra crumbled bacon, fresh cilantro, and red pepper flakes for added freshness and heat complexity.
The dish is served hot and makes a flavorful appetizer or snack with a balance of spicy, smoky, creamy, and savory elements.
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeno pepper
- 6 lices Bacon use 20 slices bacon for bacon-wrapped poppers - see recipe notes, thin-sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces White Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cilantro spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and core out the innards.
- Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon becomes nice and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and let them cool. Crumble them into a mixing bowl, but reserve some for topping.
- Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and spices to the mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Fill each jalapeno slice with the spiced cheese mixture.
- Heat a grill to medium heat and grill the jalapeno poppers for 10-15 minutes, or until the poppers are done to your liking.
- Remove from heat, garnish with extra crumbled bacon, red pepper flakes and fresh chopped cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- Bacon-wrapped poppers require wrapping each stuffed jalapeno half with one slice of bacon and grilling for 15-20 minutes until bacon crisps.
- Nutritional values provided do not include the bacon wrapping option.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20poppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 464IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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