Grilled Jalapeño Poppers Recipe {Made w/ BBQ Bacon} (2025)

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Can you cook jalapeno poppers on the grill? ›

Chop up pepper slivers and mix into cheese stuffing. Stuff each pepper with cheese mixture and wrap each stuffed pepper in a half bacon slice. Secure with toothpicks. Grill stuffed jalapeños on a less-hot part of the grill until peppers are hot and juicy and bacon is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.

A lot of recipes I found make the mistake of breading the jalapeño poppers with just a dip in milk followed by breadcrumbs, but it's hard to get a good single coat because liquids fail to stick to the pepper skin. To solve this, I do a double layer of dredging, first soaking the poppers in milk followed by flour.

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Therefore, the best way to avoid soggy jalapeño poppers is to allow them to cool for 10 minutes before eating/serving which will give them time to stiffen up as they cool. Also, be sure to press the cheddar cheese slice down gently into the cream cheese mixture before wrapping it all in bacon.

Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place. Poke the toothpick into the side of the jalapeno so it makes it easy to flip in the pan. In other words, not directly into the cream cheese part. Heat the jalapeno poppers in a large frying pan for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the bacon is browned and crispy.

The best thing you can do with any food is wrap it in bacon, and that is exactly what I am going to do. I figured the best way to keep the cheese from coming out of the bottom is to wrap bacon starting at the bottom and working my way up. I wrapped each one in bacon and used a tooth pick to hold them together.

Mix the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, cooked bacon, garlic, chives, and spices. Halve the jalapeños and scoop out the seeds and membranes. The seeds are where the heat lives, so this helps keep the finished poppers mildly spicy (rather than super hot). Fill evenly with the cheese mixture.

"Capsaicin production is more determined by climate, soil type, amount of moisture throughout the growing season, and how long the peppers have been on the plant (there's a sweet spot for extra spicy jalapeños, just before they start ripening to red when they get milder again)," commented @soil.to.

Made with PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese spread on our original fresh dough and rolled up with jalapeños for a creamy kick. Baked fresh and cut into eight rolls. Served with ranch dipping sauce.

While a dipping sauce isn't necessary for jalapeño poppers, if you like you can dip them with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip, your favorite homemade salsa, or the Best Guacamole Recipe ever.

What can I dip jalapeño poppers in? ›

Creamy ingredients are a delicious way to tone down the heat in jalapeño poppers. Here, we use a filling of cream cheese and cheddar to create an at-home version of a a classic finger food. For even more cool factor, pair your poppers with a savory ranch dressing.

Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).

Dip the jalapeños in milk, then dip them in flour. Let them dry for about 10 minutes, then dip them in milk again. Roll the wet jalapeños in bread crumbs until they're well-coated. Let them dry, then repeat the milk-crumb process once more.

To Roast Jalapeños on Gas Stovetop or Grill Flame

Roast peppers one at a time. Spear the pepper with a long skewer. Hold the pepper 1-2 inches over the open flame, being careful to keep your hands far from the heat source. Hold the pepper over the flame for 60-90 seconds until the skin on one side chars and blisters.

To grill cream cheese poppers from frozen, we turn the grill down and cook them low and slow to ensure the middle heats & melts. Oven Baked Bacon Wrapped Poppers: In the winter, we bake this stuffed jalapeno poppers recipe in the oven.

As we mentioned, when you grill onions and jalapenos, in general, they develop excellent, deep flavors. Mesquite grilling further enhances the flavor profiles of even the simplest ingredients, imparting a unique smoke that just can't be beaten.

What's the best way to roast jalapenos? Roasting them on a grill gives them the best charred flavor. Put them on skewers and roast them on a medium heat grill for 5-10 minutes pers side. You can also roast them in the oven at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Yes, cooking does tame chiles' heat.