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Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos Poppers

Prep Time: 15minutes 

Cook Time: 10 1hour hr 20minutes minshouminut

Total Time: 25minutes 

This grilled stuffed jalapenos poppers recipe is a healthy, fresh alternative to the popular breaded and fried version. If you’re looking to keep your stuffed jalapeno poppers vegetarian-friendly, you can eliminate the bacon or replace it with coarsely chopped nuts, like smoked almonds or toasted pecans.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

  • 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
  • 10 jalapeno peppers

Equipment

  • Z Grills Smoker Grill
  • Z Grills OAK Wood Pellets

Instructions

                                                                                            • Step 1: Combine the first seven ingredients in a small bowl.
                                                                                              • Step 2: Cut a lengthwise slit down each pepper while keeping the stem intact
                                                                                              • Step 3: Remove membranes and seeds from peppers.
                                                                                                • Step 4: Fill each pepper with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture.
                                                                                                • Step 5: Prepare your Z Grill to grill at 325 degrees.
                                                                                                • Step 6: Place peppers in a disposable foil pan.
                                                                                                • Step 7: Grill peppers, covered, for 8-10 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
                                                                                                • Step 8: Remove from grill and serve warm.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

  • 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
  • 10 jalapeno peppers

Equipment

  • Z Grills Smoker Grill
  • Z Grills OAK Wood Pellets