Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

5 from 1 vote

Smoked jalapeno poppers are an even better version of the classic bar appetizer. You'll love these smoky, cheesy snacks and will be making them over and over again for everything from barbecues to parties to game day eating!

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 265kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

8-10 large jalapeno peppers halved & seeded
8 tbsp cream cheese softened
20 slices bacon
1/2 lb cheddar cheese cut into strips/sticks the length of the peppers

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Halve the peppers, as instructed, and be sure to remove and seeds & membrane.
Add one cheddar cheese stick to a halved, cleaned pepper, followed by a tablespoon of cream cheese. Spread the cream cheese out overtop and into the cavity around the cheese stick using the back of a spoon.
Wrap a slice of bacon evenly & tightly around the stuffed pepper. I tuck the finished end in, but you can secure with toothpicks, if needed.
Add the prepared jalapeno popper to a 9x13" aluminum baking tray. Repeat until all the peppers have been prepped and added to the pan.
Preheat your smoker to 240°. Once preheated add the tray of jalapeno poppers to the smoker.
Smoke the peppers for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Let the poppers rest for 2-3 minutes before serving, still being careful to handle as they'll be hot. Carefully remove any toothpicks before eating, and enjoy!

Notes

If you're sensitive to capsicum (I AM!) or just want to avoid any unnecessary injuries, prepare the jalapenos using kitchen grade disposable gloves. These kinds of gloves won't be coated or lined with powder.
Want the flavor, but not the heat? Soak your cut and cleaned peppers in a large mixing bowl filled with ice cold water for 30 minutes to 1 hours before preparing the poppers. The cold water will help leech some heat from the peppers. When ready to use, drain off the water and use the peppers as instructed.
For a real treat, give these jalapeno poppers the candied sweet heat treatment! Prepare the poppers as instructed, except before transferring them to the tray- roll them in brown sugar first.
If you are having trouble getting the bacon to stay wrapped around the peppers, you can always secure the ends with toothpicks. And if you use toothpicks, make sure you take them out prior to serving!

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