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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, jalapenos, poppers
Servings: 20 poppers
Calories: 116kcal
- 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
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.
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.
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