Pepper Jack Jalapeño Poppers
Grilled Pepper Jack Jalapeno Poppers are a quick and easy appetizer are the perfect start to any dinner on the grill.
Servings: 24 Poppers
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- 12 medium size jalapenos
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to 350°.
- Slice jalapenos in half long-wise, removing seeds and membranes, leaving stem ends intact.
- Mix cream cheese with shredded pepper-jack, garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Spoon into jalapeno halves and place on a grill pan.
- Grill for 15- 20 minutes or until jalapenos are softened and cheese is melted.
- Remove from grill and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Variations:
- Any firm cheese you have on hand will work. Cheddar and colby-jack are great.
- Top with cooked and crumbled bacon after you remove from the grill.
- Wrap with thin sliced bacon before grilling. Cook an additional 30 minutes or until bacon is cooked through. Brush with BBQ Sauce about 5 minutes before removing form grill.
- Prepare the stuffed jalapenos and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to a day in advance. Cook as directed.
- If there is such a thing as leftover jalapeno poppers, store in a zip top bag or air tight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a 350° oven or toaster oven for about 5 - 8 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 85mg | Sugar: 1g