Ignite your taste buds with our Cheesy Grilled Jalapeño Poppers! This fiery appetizer features jalapeños stuffed with a creamy, cheesy filling and grilled to perfection. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of heat, smokiness, and rich, gooey cheese – a surefire hit for spice lovers and grill enthusiasts alike!
Preparation and Cooking Times
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings and Serving Size
- Servings: 4 (3 poppers per serving)
- Serving Size: 3 poppers
Nutritional Profile (per serving)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Sugar: 3 g
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
- 200 g (0.44 lbs or 7 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 100 g (0.22 lbs or 3.5 oz) cheddar cheese, grated
- 30 g (0.066 lbs or 1 oz) green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crispy bacon bits for topping
Detailed Method of Preparation
- Prepare Jalapeños: Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove seeds. Wear gloves to avoid skin irritation.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff Peppers: Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium heat.
- Grill Poppers: Place jalapeño poppers on the grill, filling side up. Grill for about 10 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Optional Topping: Sprinkle with bacon bits for an extra flavor punch.
Tips for Culinary Success
- Avoid Overfilling: Fill the jalapeños just to the brim to prevent cheese from spilling out while grilling.
- Direct Heat: Grill over direct heat but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with a cooling dip like ranch or sour cream to balance the heat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I make these poppers in advance?
Yes, you can prepare and stuff the jalapeños a day ahead. Grill them when ready to serve.
How can I reduce the heat?
Removing all the seeds and white membranes inside the peppers will significantly reduce the heat.
Can these be baked instead of grilled?
Absolutely. Bake them in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes.