Smoked Jalapeño Poppers are the ultimate party appetizer that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with a spicy kick, all enhanced by the rich flavor of smoke. With a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a flavorful treat that will have everyone reaching for more. So, fire up your smoker or grill, and get ready to enjoy these irresistible bites.

Helpful Tips

Choose the Right Jalapeños: Look for firm, bright green jalapeños that are similar in size to ensure even cooking. If you prefer milder poppers, choose larger jalapeños, as they tend to have less heat.
Adjust the Spice Level: If you’re concerned about the heat, you can remove more of the seeds and membranes, as these parts contain most of the capsaicin, which gives peppers their heat. If you remove them all, there will be very little heat left.
Experiment with Fillings: Feel free to get creative with the cheese filling! You can add ingredients like diced bell peppers or different types of cheese like pepper jack or feta for added flavor.

Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

Laura Lynch

These Smoked Jalapeno Poppers are great appetizers with a little bit of smoky flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 45

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings poppers

Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients

6 jalapenos medium sized
12 slices bacon or 6 if you cut them in half
5 ounces cream cheese softened
1-2 ounces cheddar cheese shredded or cut into matchsticks
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

Prepare the smoker and set it to 250° F.
Cut the jalapenos in half and scoop out the seeds and ribs.
In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic salt, and cumin. If using cheddar matchsticks, don't add them to the filling. Stir together well.
If using cheddar matchsticks, place them in the bottom of the pepper.
Stuff each jalapeno with the cream cheese mixture.
Wrap bacon around the peppers tightly so no cheese can escape.
Place the peppers on a piece of butcher paper and place it on the smoker.
Smoke for 90 minutes, or until your preferred crispiness is reached.

Notes

You can double the recipe or make as many as you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 295mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 267IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.2mg

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