These grilled jalapeno poppers are stuffed with a simple cheese filling of just a few ingredients, wrapped in bacon, and cooked until the peppers are tender and the bacon is crispy.
Jalapeno Poppers Cooked On a Grill Have the Best Flavor
Making an appetizer that’s easy to make like this recipe is always a big hit for any get-together, game day party or bbq. I have made them on my outside grill or using my grill pan on the stove.
If you’d rather, you can cook the bacon first, chop it and add it to the cheese mixture instead of wrapping each jalapeno. I have made them both ways and they are delicious!
Jalapeno Poppers Ingredients
The complete list of ingredients with amounts are listed in the full recipe card below.
- Jalapeno peppers – Cut in half lengthwise and remove the membranes and seeds for milder poppers. You can leave some seeds in if you’d like them a little spicy. (Be sure to wear gloves when cutting them and be careful not to touch your eyes or nose!)
- Cream cheese- Softened to room temperature. I just let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes.
- Shredded cheddar cheese – I typically use sharp cheddar but feel free use pepper jack, colby jack, or blend of a different cheeses. Shredding your own off a block melts much better than pre-shredded.
- Garlic, minced – I use fresh minced but you can use jarred minced or even a teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Paprika – use a favorite smoked or regular paprika.
- Salt and black pepper – to taste.
- Bacon – I use 6 slices of thin-cut bacon and cut them in half. Thin bacon crisps up better and cooks quicker than thick cut bacon.
How to Make Jalapeno Poppers on the Grill
This easy appetizer is ready to cook with just a few minutes of prep time and can be made ahead easily for parties.
Step 1: Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the membranes and seeds. Feel free to cut the stem off as well if you prefer.
Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeño pepper halve.
Step 4: Wrap a half slice of bacon around each stuffed jalapeño. (you can secure it on with a toothpick if you’d like.)
Step 5: Preheat the grill (or a grill pan) to medium-high heat.
Step 6: Place the peppers directly on the grill, filling side up, place the lid the grill on and cook for 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the bacon is crisp. If the bacon starts to get too brown, move them to more indirect heat out of the flame area.
Serve immediately with a favorite dip like ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing or yum yum sauce.
Storage
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container or storage bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze: They can be assembled ahead of time and frozen in a freezer bag or container. No need to thaw them . You can cook them from frozen.
Reheat: Reheat leftovers in either the oven on 375° for 10 minutes or until heated through. They can also be reheated in an air fryer at 350° F for 5 minutes.
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Grilled Jalapeno Poppers Wrapped in Bacon
Ingredients
- 6 jalapeño peppers cut in half lengthwise with seeds removed
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 slices thin cut bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the membranes and seeds6 jalapeño peppers
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, Salt and black pepper
- Spoon the mixture into each jalapeño pepper half.
- Then wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a half-slice of raw bacon.6 slices thin cut bacon
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Place the peppers on the grill, filling side up, place the lid the grill on and cook for 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the bacon is crispy.
- Serve with a favorite dip like ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or chipotle mayo.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclosure
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