Description
Smoked Beef Bacon Jalapeno Poppers are a smoky, spicy, and cheesy appetizer featuring jalapeños stuffed with a creamy cheese filling, wrapped in savory beef bacon, and slow-smoked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 12 jalapeños, halved and seeded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 12 slices beef bacon, cut in half
- Toothpicks (optional, for securing)
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 250°F (121°C) using hickory, cherry, or applewood pellets.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeño with a half slice of beef bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Place poppers on a smoker-safe rack or directly on the grill grates.
- Smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the bacon is crispy and the jalapeños are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid irritation.
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack cheese for an extra spicy kick.
- For crispier bacon, increase smoker temp to 300°F during the last 20 minutes.
- Perfect for game day snacks, parties, or backyard BBQs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 poppers
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg