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Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

by Mike Hultquist · May 10, 2021 · 12 Comments

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Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

My delicious pimento cheese jalapeno poppers recipe with sliced jalapenos stuffed with homemade pimento cheese, wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection. Beware, they are addictive!

Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers on a wooden board.

It's jalapeno popper time in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen, my friends. Would you care for one? Jalapeno poppers are always on the menu in our home.

They're the perfect appetizer, always a crowd pleaser, and they're so easy to make. Everyone loves jalapeno poppers! I recently made a big batch of my homemade pimento cheese recipe, and as much as we love slathering it onto crackers for a snack, we love it even more when used to stuff a spicy jalapeno pepper.

Yes! We're talking Pimento Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers, and they are truly fantastic. 

What we're doing here is whipping up creamy pimento cheese with two kinds of cheddar cheese, mayo and jarred pimentos, then stuffing each jalapeno with the mix. We'll finish by wrapping them in bacon, then grilling them until the bacon is wonderfully crispy and the cheese is nice and melty.

Talk about addictive. Make these for your friends and you will be the star of the party. No joke, these are outstanding.

Let's talk about how we make pimento cheese jalapeno poppers, shall we?

Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers appetizer for serving

Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Ingredients

For the Pimento Cheese

  • Cheddar Cheese. I’m using a combination of both white and yellow extra sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Pimentos. Use jarred pimentos, drained.
  • Mayo. Duke’s Mayo is preferred, as it is a classic southern staple, but you can use your favorite.
  • Worcestershire Sauce. For depth.
  • Garlic. My own personal addition.
  • Cayenne Pepper. For a touch of heat. Use paprika for a milder pimento cheese.
  • Salt and Pepper. To taste.
  • Hot Sauce. Optional, for a touch of spicy goodness.

For the Jalapeno Poppers

  • Bacon. For wrapping the stuffed jalapenos.
  • Jalapeno Peppers. As many as you can fill.
Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers with extra cheese

How to Make Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers - the Recipe Method

Make the Pimento Cheese

Gently stir together the cheddar cheeses, pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.

Pimento Cheese ingredients in a mixing bowl

Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Add in a dash or two of hot sauce to your preference.

Fold the mixture gently to combine.

Mixed Pimento Cheese in a mixing bowl

Make the Jalapeno Poppers

Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.

Fill each jalapeno pepper half with the pimento cheese mixture. You might have some leftover, depending on the size of your peppers. Just distribute evenly.

Wrap each stuffed jalapeno boat with a slice of bacon. Pierce with toothpicks to hold the bacon in place if needed.

Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers placed on the hot grill

Heat a grill to medium heat and grill the jalapeno poppers for 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon is nice and crispy to your liking. You can also bake the poppers for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees F until the bacon is crispy. You can blast them with the broiler a couple of minutes at the end if you need to.

Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers fresh off the grill

Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve.

Boom! Done! Pimento cheese jalapeno poppers are ready to serve. They look delicious, don't they? Stuffed with decadent pimento cheese, wrapped in delectable bacon. Doesn't get any better than this, my friends.

Recipe Tips & Notes

  • The Jalapenos. Jalapeno peppers vary in size, so use your best judgment for this recipe. I usually get a good dozen or so filled with the pimento cheese.
  • The Bacon. I use a whole slice of bacon per popper, but you can use half a slice to stretch the bacon a bit further.

That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my pimento cheese jalapeno poppers recipe. Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy!

Three Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers, ready to serve

Storage & Leftovers

Storing your Pimento Cheese Jalapeño Poppers in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 2-3 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate them promptly.

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Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers on a platter

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.

Three Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers, ready to serve
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Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

My delicious pimento cheese jalapeno poppers recipe with sliced jalapenos stuffed with homemade pimento cheese, wrapped in bacon and grilled to perfection. Beware, they are addictive!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilling, jalapeno, pimento cheese, poppers, spicy
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 24 poppers
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Ingredients

FOR THE PIMENTO CHEESE

  • 1-1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese
  • 1 4- ounce jar diced pimentos drained
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise Duke's Mayo is a southern classic
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic optional, my personal addition
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder or to taste - use paprika for a milder version
  • Salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 teaspoon each
  • Dash of hot sauce optional - Crystal or Tabasco are great here

FOR THE JALAPENO POPPERS

  • 24 slices bacon
  • 12 large jalapeno peppers

Instructions

MAKE THE PIMENTO CHEESE

  • Gently stir together the cheddar cheeses, pimentos, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cayenne, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Add in a dash or two of hot sauce to your preference.
  • Fold the mixture gently to combine.

MAKE THE JALAPENO POPPERS

  • Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
  • Fill each jalapeno pepper half with the pimento cheese mixture. You might have some leftover, depending on the size of your peppers. Just distribute evenly.
  • Wrap each stuffed jalapeno boat with a slice of bacon. Pierce with toothpicks to hold the bacon in place if needed.
  • Heat a grill to medium heat and grill the jalapeno poppers for 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon is nice and crispy to your liking. You can also bake the poppers for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees F until the bacon is crispy. You can blast them with the broiler a couple of minutes at the end if you need to.
  • Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 136kcal   Carbohydrates: 1g   Protein: 4g   Fat: 13g   Saturated Fat: 4g   Trans Fat: 1g   Cholesterol: 21mg   Sodium: 198mg   Potassium: 79mg   Fiber: 1g   Sugar: 1g   Vitamin A: 307IU   Vitamin C: 13mg   Calcium: 37mg   Iron: 1mg
Three Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers, ready to serve
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  1. Rob Scarborough says

    August 31, 2023 at 2:04 pm

    These were solid. My crew ate them all in less than 20 mins. This recipe is a KEEPER. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      August 31, 2023 at 2:25 pm

      Glad you enjoyed them, Rob. =)

      Reply
  2. Ryan says

    December 22, 2021 at 7:07 am

    5 stars
    Hey Mike, Robert was referring to the photograph. There are seven halves there. He was asking were the eighth one went, implying they were too good to resist trying before photographing!

    Going to do these up over Christmas with some family. Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      December 22, 2021 at 7:52 am

      Haha, oh yes, Ryan. I did indeed eat it. Too hard to resist!

      Reply
  3. Robert says

    July 04, 2021 at 8:21 am

    The photos with the poppers on the grill, show 8 poppers/halves. The photos with the poppers on the cutting board show 7 poppers/halves.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      July 04, 2021 at 8:56 am

      Yes, I had to eat one! Haha.

      Reply
  4. Barbara Elaine Stempien says

    July 01, 2021 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    AWESOME and keto friendly. Thank you very much.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      July 01, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      Thanks, Barbara!

      Reply
  5. Jérémie says

    May 15, 2021 at 6:07 am

    5 stars
    Bacon+chili+cheese? AND garlic... not bad.
    Just kidding... it was GREAT!! Everything I love. Thanks Mike!!

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      May 15, 2021 at 6:34 am

      Oh yeah! Great combo!! Need to make more. YUM.

      Reply
  6. Robert says

    May 10, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe Mike. These look great. Now I have to find out if they taste great too.
    P.S. What happened to the eight Jalapeno half ?

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      May 10, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks, Robert. Not sure what you mean by the "eight jalapeno half"? All the jalapeno halves get filled with the mixture then wrapped in bacon.

      Reply

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