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Grilled Cheese and Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Grilled Cheese and Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

43211 Based on 13 Reviews

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy

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1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Monterey jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
6 large jalapeno peppers
6 strips bacon, uncooked
6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour

Directions

Prepare a medium-hot grill or preheat the broiler. If using the broiler, line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

In a small bowl, mix together the cheese and cilantro.

Using a paring knife, cut off the top of the peppers and reserve. Scoop out the veins and the seeds, discarding both. Stuff the cheese mixture inside the peppers, packing it tightly. Replace the cap on each pepper. Using a toothpick or skewer, skewer the peppers lengthwise from the bottom through the cap. Wrap the slice of bacon, top to bottom, around each pepper, covering the cap, and secure with a toothpick. Put the peppers on the grill, or if broiling, put them on the prepared baking sheet. Grill or broil, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and the peppers are tender, about 20 minutes total. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

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Reader Comments:

54321

I made these for my fiance last night and they was a big hit...Going to the store to get more..I love all your recipes.

By Barbara Hurst on February 11, 2012

54321

To Anonymous on June 27, 2010, Don't be such a wuss. It is not as bad as you say. Why are you the only one complaining. I guess some people aren't happy unless they are complaining.

By Tombstone on September 20, 2011

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my dad knows a lot about food, and has been in the business for 20 years. he ate 4 of these...and hes never eaten a whole jalapenio. there must be a way though so the cheese doesnt fall out when they get cooked. but whatever fell out on the foil i just opened the popper and stuffed it back inside. i mean, who doesnt like crispy cheese?? yes you should wear gloves!!!!! i made this with the teriyaki chicken skewers, grilled pork tenderloin and the strawberry social salad. to drink was 1/3 container ice, 1c gingerale, 1c vodka (citrus flavor is great) 1c lemonade (i add OJ and frozen lemonade cubes and OJ cubes so it doesnt get watered down.) limes, lime juice and citrus wheels. add a splash of lite beer if you want, too.

By ariana on June 21, 2011

54321

I love these! Everyone loves them as well. Delicious!

By Suzanne on June 04, 2011

54321

I use large jalepenos' so that I can add an uncooked deveined shrimp & a bit of creamed cheese to the mixture. When I use thick but bacon, I pre-cook it about 1/2 way prior to wrapping it and putting it on the grill. Yummmmmmmm (Use gloves, or wash your hands & nails really well right after you've handled the peppers.. before touching ANYTHING!) Definately worth the trouble!

By RHowerton on May 28, 2011

54321

These are also wonderful stuffed with cream cheese instead of monterrey jack!

By Jackie Smith on May 17, 2011

54321

Great recipe! I like to use the thick sliced peppered bacon to wrap. So very good! As for the pepper juice burning your skin. Helllloooo, it's a Jalapeno pepper-:)..

By Terry L Wright on February 16, 2011

54321

Great recipe! Common sense would tell anyone to wear gloves when preparing a dish like this. Anyway, rubbing your burning hands with a bunch of baking soda takes the burn away quick... I'm jus sayin...:/

By Anonymous on November 25, 2010

14321

Watch out for oils on jalapenos!!! Use gloves when preparing (Paula and son didn't on the show). If you don't than you will regret it for about the next 18 hours as your hands will BE ON FIRE. I ended up throwing away the uneaten poppers because I couldn't even stand the sight of them after the pain they inflicted on my hands. DAMN YOU, PAULA DEEN!!!

By Anonymous on June 27, 2010

54321

WEAR GLOVES WHEN PREPARING JALAPENOS!!! MY HANDS ARE ON FIRE AS I TYPE THIS MESSAGE. I CURSE PAULA FOR THE LACK OF WARNING IN THIS MATTER.

By Anonymous on June 27, 2010

32121

Not impressed at all.

By Anonymous on June 27, 2010

32121

not impressed at all could not get the bacon to cook right.

By Anonymous on June 26, 2010

54321

It is GREAT...used it as a appetizer for a cook out.

By Anonymous on June 10, 2010

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