Grilled Jalapeno Poppers Wrapped in Bacon

Grilled jalapeño poppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon are arranged on a wooden board, served with a bowl of sour cream and a small dish of chopped herbs.

Grilled Jalapeno Poppers Wrapped in Bacon

These grilled jalapeño 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.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings jalapeno poppers

Calories 109kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

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 seeds
6 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

Wear gloves when handling the peppers if you are sensitive.

For spicier flavor, leave some of the seeds.

Instead of wrapping in bacon, cook the bacon first, crumble and add it to the cheese filling.

Store leftovers in an airtight container or storage bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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 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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