Big Green Egg Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

Big Green Egg Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

These Big Green Egg Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers are a party favorite with a Big Green Egg twist. Serve them at your next football-watching party!

Ingredients

12 jalapeño peppers, halved and deveined
8 oz cream cheese
12 strips of bacon
1 cup of cheddar cheese
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Big Green Egg Sweet and Smoky seasoning + a little extra (or your favorite)

Instructions

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 400°F/204°C.

Mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Fill each halved jalapeño pepper with cream cheese mixture and sprinkle a touch of the Big Green Egg Sweet and Smoky seasoning on top.

Wrap each jalapeño with a strip of bacon and top with the Big Green Egg Sweet and Smoky seasoning.

Bake for 25 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned.

Serve immediately.

PRO TIP: Cook these on a raised grid for even heat circulation, and use a drip pan to catch any bacon grease that may drip. For an extra kick, sprinkle a touch of your favorite BBQ rub over the bacon before grilling!

Recipe and photo from Big Green Egg.