Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
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Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
Description
This recipe prepares jalapeno peppers by halving and deseeding them, though the stems are kept intact. Soaking the peppers in water reduces their spiciness slightly, creating a milder heat level. The filling is layered in each half starting with a small amount of cream cheese, followed by seasoned turkey stuffing enhanced with caramelized onions and mushrooms for moisture and flavor, then cheddar sticks to provide a melty texture.
Each stuffed pepper half is wrapped with a slice of bacon and secured, then placed in a smoker heated to 225°F-250°F. Smoking for 1.5 to 2 hours infuses deep smoky aromas, and the bacon crisps while the filling cooks through. The poppers turn shades of maroon, brown, or burgundy depending on the wood used, indicating readiness.
These poppers serve well as a grilled appetizer showcasing smoky, subtly spicy, creamy, and savory layers. They are ideal for gatherings or as a smoky snack component on a barbecue menu.
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeno pepper large
- 8 Tbsp cream cheese
- 20 lices Bacon
- 1/2 lb cheddar cheese cut in pepper long sticks
- 2 cups turkey stuffing
Instructions
- Cut jalapeno peppers in half, spooning out the white flesh and seeds. Do not remove stems. Soak in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour for a mildly hot taste.
- Meanwhile prepare some turkey stuffing. Add some caramelized onions and mushrooms to it for more flavor. Mix all together.
- Stuff jalapeno halves with a smidgen of cream cheese, about 1 tsp per one pepper half, followed by turkey stuffing and cheddar sticks. Wrap one bacon slice around each. You may want to secure the bacon with a tooth pick.
- Place on a smoker preheated to 225F-250F and smoke for about 1.5 - 2 hours. Jalapeno poppers are done when they acquire rich maroon/brown/burgundy color (depends on the wood you are using for smoking).
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20jalapeno poppers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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