Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are a perfect appetizer for your next grilling out event. Filled with a creamy cheese mixture and wrapped in crispy bacon, they deliver a delightful combination of flavors and textures that everyone will love.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for summer barbecues or tailgating. With just a few ingredients, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that pairs well with other recipes for the grill.

Delicious Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

These poppers feature fresh jalapeños stuffed with a savory cheese filling, wrapped in bacon, and grilled to perfection. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

16 fresh jalapeños, halved and seeded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
16 slices of bacon, cut in half
Toothpicks for securing

Instructions

Prepare the Jalapeños: Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds for less heat.
Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
Stuff the Jalapeños: Spoon the cheese mixture into each jalapeño half, filling generously.

Wrap with Bacon: Take a half slice of bacon and wrap it around each stuffed jalapeño, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F).
Grill the Poppers: Place the bacon-wrapped jalapeños on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and the cheese is bubbly.