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The BEST Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Rate Recipe By Jesseca on November 7, 2022

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These easy and delicious bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are filled with cheese and grilled to crispy perfection! Made with only FIVE simple ingredients!

Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers

Thank you to my friends at Traeger for sponsoring this post. #ad

Do you guys follow me over on Instagram? A couple of weeks ago I shared some happy mail. I got my very FIRST Traeger grill.

You know what this means? Summer just got a whole lot tastier.

But really, I was a little intimidated. My husband has always been the one to man the grill, so I wasn’t even sure where to start. Turns out, Traeger had me covered. They included super simple step by step instructions and within an hour we were up and running!

We decided to keep our first recipe rather simple. Something easy with minimal ingredients that is almost no-fail. Enter the:

Traeger Smoked Jalapeno Popper Recipe

Jalapeno Popper Recipes

These are SO DANG GOOD. So good, in fact, that we have made them at least three times in the last few weeks. The secret ingredient is Traegers Veggie Rub which adds a bold flavor to the filling. Pair that with bacon and peppers and you have got one killer popper appetizer.

Ingredients for jalapeno poppers:

  • Cream cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Traeger Veggie Rub
  • Fresh jalapenos
  • Bacon, thin sliced
jalapeno poppers

How to make Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers on a smoker or grill:

Once you have assembled the ingredients, prep is rather simple.

  1. Slice your jalapenos in half lengthwise. Scrape the seeds and membrane with a spoon. Rinse and set aside.
  2. Combine soft cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and veggie rub into a medium bowl. Stir until fully incorporated.
  3. Fill your jalapeno halves with a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
  4. Wrap one piece of bacon around each popper.
  5. Grill or smoke for 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are soft and the bacon is crispy.
How to grill jalapeno poppers

Should you place jalapeno poppers directly onto the grill?

This is the BEST question. Should you place the poppers directly onto the grill grates?

Yes. Or no. That really is up to you. We have cooked them both directly onto the grill grates and in a tin. Both ways turned out incredible.

If you place them directly onto the grates you get a more crisp finish. In a pan gives you a soft roasted pepper.

The secret to crisp bacon grilled jalapeno poppers:

Temperature is key to a perfect grilled jalapeno popper. If we set the peppers directly onto the grate we stick with 375 degrees. If they are cooked in a tin pan we like to up the temp to 420. Whatever you decide, keep a close eye on the peppers as they cook and determine the temperature that works the best for you.

Smoked jalapeno poppers

*Coming soon… How to clean your Traeger between uses.

This recipe works great on both smokers and grills. So don’t be afraid to try it with your favorite cooking method! An easy appetizer that will have everyone begging for the recipe!

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Recipe

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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Created by: Jesseca

Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
6 people
These easy and delicious bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are filled with cheese and grilled to crispy perfection! Made with only FIVE simple ingredients!
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Ingredients
  

  • 6 fresh jalapenos
  • 4 oz cream cheese, soft
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Traeger Veggie Rub
  • 12 slices thin cut bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat a grill or smoker to 375 degrees.
  • Slice your jalapenos in half lengthwise. Scrape the seeds and membrane with a spoon. Rinse and set aside.
  • Combine soft cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and veggie rub into a medium bowl. Stir until fully incorporated. 
  • Fill your jalapeno halves with a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture. Wrap one piece of bacon around each popper. 
  • Grill or smoke for 15-20 minutes or until the peppers are soft and the bacon is crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 6people

Equipment

Traeger Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker
Signature Blend Hardwood Pellets
Veggie Rub

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