Smoked Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
Ingredients:
- 8 jalapeno peppers
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika or more to taste
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Spicy red pepper flakes optional
- 16 slices bacon or use 8 slices cut in half for smaller poppers
Directions:
- Heat your smoker to 300 F.
- Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides with a spoon.
- Add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper and red chili flakes to a bowl and mix well.
- Fill each jalapeno pepper half with the spicy cheese mixture. Distribute evenly.
- Wrap each stuffed jalapeno boat with a slice of bacon. Pierce with toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
- Smoke them for 60-80 minutes, or until the peppers soften and the bacon is starting to crisp.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
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