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Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Smoked Easy Recipe with Simple Ingredients

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Smoky, spicy, and creamy bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers made with simple ingredients and smoked to perfection. Perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 medium fresh jalapenos
  • 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (110g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 slices bacon (thin to medium slices preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Wood chips or chunks (hickory, apple, or pecan) for smoking

Instructions

  1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add soaked wood chips for smoke.
  2. Wearing gloves, slice each jalapeno in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds and membranes if you want less heat.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Mix until smooth.
  4. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each jalapeno half without overfilling.
  5. Wrap one slice of bacon around each stuffed jalapeno half and secure with a toothpick.
  6. Arrange the poppers on the smoker grate with the bacon seam down, leaving space between each.
  7. Smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours, keeping the lid closed. Check at 1.5 hours; bacon should be crisp and jalapenos tender. Increase heat to 275°F (135°C) for last 10-15 minutes if needed.
  8. Remove poppers and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Remove seeds and membranes to reduce heat if desired.’, ‘Use thin to medium bacon slices for best crispiness; precook thick-cut bacon if needed.’, ‘Keep smoker temperature steady around 225°F for even cooking.’, ‘Increase heat at the end if bacon is not crispy enough.’, ‘Wear gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid irritation.’, ‘Do not overstuff jalapenos to prevent filling spill and flare-ups.’, ‘Can be baked at 400°F (205°C) for 25-30 minutes if no smoker is available.’]

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