Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
Make grilled jalapeno poppers for your next BBQ or game day party! This recipe is easy to make with just 5 ingredients, including cheddar and cream cheese.
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Ingredients
- 12 jalapeno peppers, medium-size
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onions, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat, between 425-450°F.
- Slice the jalapenos in half lengthwise, keeping the stems in tact, but removing the seeds from the middle, using a knife or jalapeno corer.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions and salt.
- Stuff the cheese mixture into the jalapeños., using a spoon, or your fingers while wearing gloves.
- Spray the heated grill with cooking spray.
- Place the stuffed jalapeños on the grill.
- Close the lid on the grill and cook the peppers for 6-8 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble.
Notes
- Peppers: If your jalapenos are on the smaller side, you might want to add 3-4 peppers. If your jalapenos are on the larger side, you may only need 8-10 for this recipe.
- How to make them in the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Prepare the jalapeno poppers, then place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and into the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble.
- Bacon wrapped: To make bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers, you’ll want to follow these 3 simple steps.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut 12 bacon slices in half and place them on a wire rack on top of a foil lined baking sheet. Place the bacon in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, transfer the bacon slices to a paper towel lined plate and allow the bacon to cool.
- Once cooled, wrap a half slice of bacon around each jalapeno popper and secure with a toothpick.
- Grill for 6-8 minutes on a grill preheated to medium-high heat, between 425-450°F. You can also bake them in the oven on a wire rack on top of a foil lined baking sheet at 425°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Freezing: Prepared, uncooked jalapeno poppers can be stored in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 6 months. To cook them from frozen, simply add 1-2 minutes to the cooking time, either on the grill or in the oven.
- Prep ahead: Feel free to prep the poppers up to 2 days in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook them.
- Spice level: these jalapeno poppers are slightly spicy, to add more spice add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the filling or replace the cheddar cheese with a spicy cheddar. For less spice, use sweet mini peppers instead of jalapenos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 53kcal (3%)Carbohydrates 1gProtein 2g (4%)Fat 5g (8%)Saturated Fat 3g (15%)Cholesterol 15mg (5%)Sodium 157mg (7%)Potassium 35mg (1%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 1g (1%)Vitamin A 247mg (5%)Vitamin C 7mg (8%)Calcium 45mg (5%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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