Since the weather is warming up and people are starting to see each other again (yay!), I thought I would introduce you to these Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Appetizers! They are SOOO good! Jalapeno poppers are always a favorite thing to devour in our home. I promise you will love this jalapeno poppers recipe!
Oh, my goodness, the Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are SO good! I made them last weekend, just to see if they were something my family would really want to eat on the big game weekend, and sure enough, everyone loved them! There were no leftovers around here! This jalapeno poppers recipe is a bit different from your regular jalapeno poppers recipe because there is bacon involved! EVERYTHING is better with bacon!
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Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Appetizer
So, if my family enjoyed these jalapeno poppers that much, I was sure that my loyal readers would too! That is why I am telling you about it so you can whip up a batch for your hungry fans this weekend!
The best part? There are only a few ingredients you need, to get these made! I loved that part! A delicious appetizer that is simple to make? I am in! Are you??
These are just the right spicy with just the right sweet and when you crunch down on the bacon-wrapped Jalapeno sweet and spicy poppers, you will be in food heaven! Yep, they are THAT good…
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Here Is My Version of these yummy Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Appetizer:
Ingredients:
*12 Medium/Large Jalapeno Peppers
*2 8 oz. packs of cream cheese
*1 package of bacon (you will need one strip of bacon for EACH jalapeno half)
*Brown Sugar
*Chili Powder
*Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Directions to Make Jalapeno Poppers:
*Pre Heat Oven to 375 degrees
NOTE: if you want to smoke these and then grill them like I did, set your Traeger/grill to smoke and put these jalapeno poppers on either a grilling sheet OR tin foil and put them directly on the grill. Close the lid of the grill and smoke for about 20 minutes or so. When they are done smoking, turn the Traeger/grill up to 375 and grill the jalapeno poppers for 20 minutes, turn them over and grill them for an additional 15 minutes for a total of 35 minutes.
*In a bowl, soften cream cheese in the microwave for 20 seconds, checking softness and mixing, then putting back into the microwave for another 20 seconds, checking on it until you have it the softness needed to mix it with ease
*Add the shredded cheddar cheese (I am not giving a measurement because I just sprinkle in however much shredded cheese I want)
*Mix the shredded cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese together until mixed completely, set aside
*Wash the jalapenos and dry them. Cut them in half and scoop out the seeds and insides, throw the seeds/insides away
*Add the mixture of cream cheese and cheddar cheese into the center of each halved jalapeno
*Wrap each individual halved jalapeno filled with the cream cheese/cheddar filling with one bacon strip
*Sprinkle brown sugar over the tops of each bacon-wrapped jalapeno
*Sprinkle Chili powder over the tops of each bacon-wrapped jalapeno
*Put them into your preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning them over, then continue cooking them for an additional 15 minutes (total of 30 minutes. You can add an additional 5 minutes for extra crispy bacon which I like).
If you want to smoke and grill these, see the directions above! The jalapeno poppers recipe is SO dang GOOD!
Look! The inside of this jalapeno popper is PERFECTION!!!
Serve immediately and ENJOY because these Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Appetizers are the BOMB. They are so freaking GOOD! Nothing is better than jalapeno poppers, am I right???
If you are searching for another yummy appetizer, then check out the best Firecracker Chicken Meatballs recipe! Or, check out my recipe for my Jalapeno Popper Casserole! YUM YUM YUM!!!
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 12 Jalapeno Peppers
- 1 Bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Chili Powder
- 2 Packs Cream Cheese
- Brown Sugar
- 1 Package Bacon Strips
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 375 degrees OR if you are smoking/grilling these then set your Traeger/grill to smoke and put these jalapeno poppers on either a grilling sheet OR tin foil and put them directly on the grill. Close the lid of the grill and smoke for about 20 minutes or so. When they are done smoking, turn the Traeger/grill up to 375 and grill the jalapeno poppers for 20 minutes, turn them over and grill them for an additional 15 minutes for a total of 35 minutes
- In a bowl, soften cream cheese in the microwave for 20 seconds, checking softness and mixing, then putting back into the microwave for another 20 seconds, checking on it until you have it the softness needed to mix it with ease
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese (I am not giving a measurement because I just sprinkle in however much shredded cheese I want)
- Mix the shredded cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese together until mixed completely, set aside
- Wash the jalapenos and dry them. Cut them in half and scoop out the seeds and insides, throw the seeds/insides away
- Add the mixture of cream cheese and cheddar cheese into the center of each halved jalapeno
- Wrap each individual halved jalapeno filled with the cream cheese/cheddar filling with one bacon strip
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the tops of each bacon-wrapped jalapeno
- Sprinkle Chili powder over the tops of each bacon-wrapped jalapeno
- Put them into your preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning them over, then continue cooking them for an additional 15 minutes (total of 30 minutes. You can add an additional 5 minutes for extra crispy bacon which I like). If you want to smoke and grill these, see the directions above! The jalapeno poppers recipe is SO dang GOOD!
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What Are Your Favorite Appetizers? Do You Like Jalapeno Poppers???
kathy pease says
These look so delicious my family would go nuts over these..Appetizers we like are mozzarella sticks and crab rangoons
Jerry Marquardt says
This looks truly appetizing. I am trying your special recipe on the weekend.
Marcie W. says
These look really good and would definitely be a crowd pleaser in our house, even with our spice loving kids!
Gina says
These look so easy to make! I love that they are wrapped in bacon and baked instead of breaded and fried.
Elena says
Looks so yummy! Thank you for the recipe
Jerry Marquardt says
These look so delicious, I am prepared to make these for a party on Wednesday. I thank you for this very savory recipe.
slehan says
Well we had plenty of food tonite for the game. Denver Broncos WON the Super Bowl!!! These do look yummy.
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Patricia M says
These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers look delicious. Definitely need to try them as an appetizer for the super bowl.
Melissa S says
I love jalapeno poppers and these look even better.
michelleelizondo says
I know my husband will enjoy this.