Southwestern Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno poppers are the consummate appetizer. But, have you considered them as the perfect side instead of fries? nMade on the grill you don't even have to heat up your kitchen to make these fabulous southwestern bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers.
Ingredients
- 18 medium jalapeno peppers
- 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces colby jack cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon Mrs Dash SW Chipotle Seasoning
- 1 pound bacon (1 slice per jalapeno)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium high.
- Slice jalapenos lengthwise from stem to tip, leaving the stem intact. Use a small spoon to scrape the seeds and veins from jalapenos.
- In a medium bowl, combine cheeses and seasoning. Gently squeeze the stem and tip of jalapeno to open the sliced pocket. Add about 1½ tablespoons of mixture to each jalapeno. Set aside.
- Wrap each jalapeno with a slice of bacon using 1 or 2 toothpicks to secure the bacon.
- Place poppers on the grill cut side down. YES, down. Once the top has cooked and the cheese starts to soften, use a spatula to loosen the bacon from the grill and flip. Cook until bacon is cooked through about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
If you have a problem with flare-ups on your grill, place a piece of aluminum foil over the grill grates and set the poppers on top.
You can also bake these in the oven. Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 264cal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 364mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg