Jalapeo poppers cooked on the grill in a smokey, southwestern style make the ideal appetizer for gatherings, tailgating, or just cooking at home.
These poppers have no breading and are carb-free and keto-friendly because they are filled with a mixture of crumbled bacon and three cheeses.
- 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.
Grilled Jalapeño Poppers Recipe • A Crowd Pleaser! – Episode 525
Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños 🔗
Searching for that perfect, crowd-pleasing appetizer for you next get-together? Look no further than these stuffed jalapeño poppers. The rich and creamy combination of bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar nicely contrasts the muted spice of grilled jalapeño peppers. This grilled appetizer recipe is a healthy, fresh alternative to the popular breaded and fried version. If you’re looking to keep your stuffed jalapeño poppers vegetarian-friendly, you can eliminate the bacon or replace it with coarsely chopped nuts, like smoked almonds or toasted pecans.
Total: 40min
Nutrition Facts: calories 56 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, Saturated Fat 2.2 g, servingSize None, Sodium 157 mg, Sugar None, Trans Fat None, unSaturated Fat None
Ingredients:
- 2 center-cut bacon slices
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 ounce extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup)
- ¼ cup minced green onions
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 14 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped seeded tomato
Instruction:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon. Combine crumbled bacon, cheeses, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a bowl, stirring well to combine. Divide cheese mixture evenly to fill the pepper halves. Place peppers, cheese sides up, on grill rack or grill grate coated with cooking spray. Cover and grill peppers 8 minutes or until bottoms of peppers are charred and cheese mixture is lightly browned. Place peppers on a serving platter. Sprinkle with cilantro and tomato.
FAQ
How do you grill jalapeno poppers on a gas grill?
Peppers should be roasted one at a time. To roast a pepper, spear it with a long skewer. Hold it 1-2 inches over an open flame, being careful to keep your hands away from the heat source. Hold it there for 60 to 90 seconds, or until the skin on one side chars and blisters.
How do you grill jalapeños?
The combination of cheeses with salty, crispy bacon is the ideal party platter to serve alongside some Red Sangria and homemade tortilla chips. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers are the appetizer that everyone raves about.
What do you eat with bacon wrapped jalapeños?
The seven BEST side dishes to pair with jalapeno poppers are: rice pilaf, tomato with green bean salad, roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic, tomato soup, buttermilk biscuits, cassava (yuca) fries, and patatas bravas.
What goes well with jalapeno poppers?
The seven BEST side dishes to pair with jalapeno poppers are: rice pilaf, tomato with green bean salad, roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic, tomato soup, buttermilk biscuits, cassava (yuca) fries, and patatas bravas.