Grilled Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
These grilled jalapeno poppers are stuffed with a mix of cheeses, crumbled bacon and seasonings, so easy to make, the perfect snack or appetizer! I love them.
Servings: 20 poppers
Calories: 116kcal
Ingredients
- 10 jalapeno peppers
- 6 slices thin-sliced bacon (use 20 slices bacon for bacon-wrapped poppers - see recipe notes)
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- FOR SERVING: fresh chopped cilantro spicy chili flakes
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.
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Notes
NOTE: For bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers, wrap each stuffed jalapeno popper in one slice of bacon, then grill for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
Nutritional information estimated without wrapping in bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg