Smoked Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
They are great served with bread, crackers, a green salad, or any appetizer. They make for a delicious, packed meal that everyone will love. The process is fairly simple and can be done in a matter of minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 jalapeno peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese or use 4 ounces cream cheese + 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Spicy red pepper flakes optional
- 16 slices bacon or use 8 slices cut in half for smaller poppers
Instructions
- Set your smoker to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scoop out the insides of the jalapeno peppers by cutting them in half lengthwise.
- Cream cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes should be combined in a bowl with the cream cheese (+ cheddar cheese, if using).
- Make a spicy cheese mixture and fill each jalapeno pepper in half. Your peppers may have leftovers, depending on their size. You just need to distribute it evenly.
- Place a slice of bacon on top of each stuffed jalapeno boat. Place toothpicks into the bacon to hold it in place.
- For calorie savings, use half a bacon slice with smaller peppers.
- Put the poppers into the smoker for 60-80 minutes until they are softened and the bacon is starting to crisp, then sprinkle with extra smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. In the end, you can broil them for a few minutes.
- Serve after being removed from the heat and cooled slightly.
- Remove from heat, cool slightly, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal
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