Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a fiery explosion of flavor! Flame-kissed cheesy jalapeño poppers, oozing with melted cheese and savory bacon, are always a huge crowd favorite.
Find out how to make these irresistible bites of cheesy goodness that are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Core The Jalapenos
I have a full video and tutorial showing you how to core them. This Coring Tool is one I LOVE. For the full video, check out this post.
Jalapeno Popper Grab Your Ingredients
This recipe only requires a few ingredients.
- Cored Jalapeno Peppers
- Cheese – cream cheese and Colby Jack (but you can use your preference)
- Green Onions
- Crispy Bacon
The only special equipment you need is a BBQ Jalapeno Popper Grill pan. Because I prefer my poppers whole, they need to stand upright while cooking.
Mix It Up!
As you see in the video, I mixed this by hand. As long as your cream cheese is super soft there is no need for an electric mixer. However, you can absolutely use one!
Fill Your Peppers
I found the easiest way to stuff these is to use a thin offset spatula. Simply grab a teaspoon of the mixture, stuff that into the pepper, then repeat.
Chef’s Tip
When you fill these, be sure to leave some room, as the filling will expand slightly, just like the pepper will. This way, you’re ensuring not much overflow.
Grill To Perfection!
- Place the filled popper pan onto the indirect side of the grill and grill for ~20-25 minutes or until the peppers are blistered, softened and the filling has melted.
- Chef Note: Depending on how your grill is set up, you may need to rotate the BBQ Jalapeno Popper Grill pan 90 degrees.
Let It Cool First
Trust me, I get it. You’re going to want to dive in right away to devour one, but trust me on this… It’s best to let it rest for a few minutes so the filling is no longer molten hot, and you can remove the cooked peppers.
Recipe Substitutions and Additions
There’s not too much you can do to substitute pepper-wise; however IF your grill pan supports larger peppers, you can use other peppers.
- Cheese – any cheese that melts works. Pepperjack, Cheddar, Manchego, and so forth would all work
- Veggies – add minced jalapenos or even chipotle peppers to the filling mixture to add more heat
- Bacon – it’s kind of recipe standard, but hey, if you don’t eat it, by all means, leave it out. Try spicy cooked Italian sausage instead
Elevate Your Grill Game with Flame Kissed Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a fiery explosion of flavor! Flame-kissed cheesy jalapeño poppers, oozing with melted cheese and savory bacon, are always a huge crowd favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Category: appetizers, grilled snacks, poppersr, game day foods, grilled peppers, cheesy foods
- Method: grill
- Cuisine: appetizers, grilled snacks, poppersr, game day foods, grilled peppers, cheesy foods
Ingredients
- 18 cored Jalapeno Peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Chupacabra Fajita Seasoning
- 1 1/4 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400F and set it up for indirect heat.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, green onions, bacon, and Chupacabra Fajita seasoning until combined, Add in the cheese and mix to combine thoroughly.
- Fill the jalapenos with the filling. Leave a little room as they will expand as they grill
- Place the filled jalapenos in a Poppers Grill Rack on the indirect side. Grill for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers are blistered slightly and softened. Depending on your grill, you may need to rotate the grill rack halfway to ensure even grilling.
- Remove from the grill and allow to cool a minute or two before transferring to a plate and eating.
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