Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos

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One of my favorite apps to order when I go out is jalapeno poppers.  I rarely fry at home so when I saw these grilled Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos on the Taste of Home site I couldn't wait to give them a try.  

The first thing you want to do is cut the tops off the peppers and take out the seeds/membranes.  I highly recommend using a tomato corer to do this, it makes it super easy. 

I combined the cheeses and loaded them into a Pampered Chef gadget I have called the Easy Accent Decorator.  It made fast work of filling up the poppers. 

Wrapping them in bacon took a little coordination, you want to make sure the top is tightly sealed to reduce as much oozage of the cheese as possible. Toothpicks are your friend here.

Let them grill, turning them occasionally until the peppers get soft and the bacon is brown and crispy.  Serve them up as is or offer up some sour cream and guacamole for dipping.

The sponsors have donated some great prizes for the #BBQWeek giveaway and you can check them out and enter for your chance to win down below! Also be sure to follow the links to the other fantastic recipes that the BBQWeek bloggers are sharing. 

 

Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 24 jalapeno peppers (3 inches)
• 12 bacon strips, halved

 Optional: Guacamole and sour cream

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix the cheddar and cream cheese. Cut and discard tops from jalapenos; remove the seeds.
2. Fill each with 2 teaspoons cheese mixture. Wrap each pepper with a bacon piece; secure with a toothpick.
3. Grill jalapeños, covered, over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning frequently. If desired, serve with guacamole and sour cream.

Notes

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-cheddar-jalapenos/

Recommended Products:

Tomato Corer

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Starters and Sides

• Bacon Cheddar Jalapenos from Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Lemon-Garlic Roasted Potato Salad from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
• Grilled Kale Salad with Grilled Croutons and Garlic Dressing from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Spicy Hummus Dip from Art of Natural Living

Main Dishes

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• Beef Kafta from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Chai Teriyaki Shrimp Salad from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Grilled Glazed Blackberry Chicken from Blogghetti
• Grilled Zesty Greek Chicken from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Jalapeno-Marinated Pork Kabobs from Sweet Beginnings
• Margarita Grilled Shrimp from Jen Around the World
• Smoked Burgers with Spicy Garlic Aioli from The Spiffy Cookie
• Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Pineapple Skewers from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

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